---
title: "PROVISION OF AN INDENTITY DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056416"
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buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
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# PROVISION OF AN INDENTITY DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SERVICE

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056416

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), based in London, has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of an identity document verification service. This tender, tagged with the procurement ID "C-1492", falls under the category of business and management consultancy as well as IT services. The procurement stage reached is the award stage on 14 April 2026, following the tender stage which closed on 22 August 2025. The contract run by GB Group PLC commenced on 1 April 2026 and will continue till 31 March 2028, with options for renewal up to March 2030. This significant procurement aims to verify the authenticity of identity documents for internationally educated applicants applying to the NMC. Potential suppliers were encouraged to submit responses electronically via the NMC’s e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in identity verification, business consultancy, and IT services to expand their portfolio by engaging with a central government authority. Companies able to provide robust solutions accommodating a variety of identity documents, including global passports, are well-positioned to meet the bid requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process, highlighting opportunities for business growth in the service sector. With a contract value around £96,458.99, this could be a lucrative venture for businesses seeking to secure government contracts and enhance their capabilities in identity verification services.

## Notice

As part of the registration process, all internationally educated NMC applicants must complete an in-person identity and document verification check. This ensures that all documents, submitted as electronic copies during the application process, are verified as original and authentic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extensions available for this contract. Extension 1 for a period of one year (12 months) Extension 2 for a period of one year (12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033604-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,458 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 1PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033604-2026
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042136-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033604-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042136-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gbg.com
- https://nmcprocurementportal.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nmc.org.uk/

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