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title: "UK_264 Identity Verification Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04936f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-23"
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# UK_264 Identity Verification Solution

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04936f

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## Summary

The British Council has initiated a tender process for the "UK_264 Identity Verification Solution" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the identity verification systems for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The tender process is currently in the 'active' stage, and interested suppliers are required to register and submit their bids via the British Council's e-Tendering portal by 12:00 PM on 23rd September 2024. The contract will be managed from the UK, though it is a global contract, with a duration of three years and options for two additional 12-month renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector that specialise in advanced identity verification technologies and database management of authorised ID documents. Companies that can enhance customer service and reduce manual verification efforts will find this tender particularly advantageous. Firms with capabilities in integrating innovative security measures and maintaining high-quality standards in ID verification will be highly competitive. This procurement is an open procedure, allowing transparent and fair competition for all qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. It is widely used for educational, immigration, and professional purposes. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English, and was established in 1989. IELTS is a high stakes test, and its result profoundly influence those taking it in terms of being deciding factor in their future opportunities such as employment, studying and immigration. IELTS is the world's most trusted English tests. IELTS is accepted by governments of the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand and also accepted by over 12500 organisations in governments, employers and educational institutions. IELTS has the highest quality controls, enhanced security procedures, and integrity management practices and we aim to enhance the identity verification systems and processes in line with the latest technology in market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for one supplier who can provide advanced Identity Verification technologies and processes, provide necessary configurational capabilities and maintain a database of officially authorised types of ID documents that can be used in Identity Verification process in various countries. This will allow us to improve customer service, reduce manual effort of the staff members during ID verification process and reduce the rate of malpractice.

Renewal: 3year contract with a further option to extend for 12 months + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027022-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.Once

## Provenance

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