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title: "Digital Verification Service (DVS) Register: Public Beta Phase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ca"
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published: "2026-02-03"
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# Digital Verification Service (DVS) Register: Public Beta Phase

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ca

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a procurement process for the "Digital Verification Service (DVS) Register: Public Beta Phase." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from London. The procurement was completed through a direct award to Ernst & Young LLP, due to the urgent need for continuity of services and the specialized nature of the work involved, coupled with technical challenges of changing suppliers. The overall contract, valued at £1,000,000, was signed on 15th December 2025 and is scheduled to run through to 15th December 2026. The project involves agile delivery methodologies and adherence to UK government digital standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in digital identity verification services compliant with the UK framework. Companies possessing capabilities in agile project management and those able to meet stringent compliance and standards requirements would find this a well-suited opportunity. Participation could enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating expertise in delivering government digital services, particularly when leveraging advanced collaboration methods such as agile sprints. Additionally, taking part in such a project could set a firm up as a future competitive contender for similar government contracts, fostering both credibility and experience in the digital government marketplace.

## Notice

Objectives of the DVS Register: Public Beta Phase The main objectives of this Contract are: 1. **Deliver the Public Beta of the DVS Register** * Develop and launch a publicly accessible register of digital identity service providers certified against the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework. * Ensure the register is available on GOV.UK and maintained by the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. 2. **Collaborative Agile Delivery** * Work in partnership between the Buyer (Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)) and the Supplier (Ernst & Young LLP (EY)), using agile methodologies (sprints, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, show & tells). * Adjust deliverables and team composition as needed throughout the 14-month public beta phase. 3. **Continuous Improvement and Iteration** * Continuously improve the service based on user feedback, backlog prioritisation, and alignment with policy objectives. * Expand service functionality and refine the product through regular review and stakeholder engagement. 4. **Compliance and Standards** * Deliver all requirements in accordance with UK government digital Design Principles, Service Standard, and Technology Code of Practice. * Ensure technical documentation, architecture, and operational runbooks meet criteria defined by the Buyer. 5. **Defined Roles and Responsibilities** * Key personnel from both Buyer and Supplier are identified to ensure clear communication and accountability. * Any ad-hoc or additional deliverables will require separate SOWs or agreed variations. **Summary:** The contract s objectives are to deliver a robust, user-focused public beta of the DVS Register, using agile and collaborative working practices, with ongoing improvements and strict adherence to government standards. The project is structured to be flexible, responsive to change, and clearly governed by the roles and responsibilities set out in the agreement. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance

### Procurement Information

Ugent continuation of services due to unforseen circumstances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009535-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £833,333 |
| Contracts value | £833,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG; ERNST& YOUNG EY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009535-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 13:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078914-2025
- 23 Nov 2025 at 15:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076245-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009535-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078914-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076245-2025
  23rd November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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