Tenders/ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

ID 6548189 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance Solution - PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Department of Finance

Published: Jun 25, 2026

Updated: Jun 26, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and governance and public administration sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Department of Finance (DoF) is currently preparing to initiate a competitive tendering procedure to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide an identity solution along with support and maintenance of our existing Identity Assurance (NIDA) application. The contract duration is anticipated to be an initial period of three years, with two options to extend of up to one year each. The potential scale and scope of this contract is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, DoF wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 27th July 2026. Please see document entitled "ID 6548189 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire" in CfT documents for further detail.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 059757-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Finance

Department of Finance has issued 619 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 598 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Audit, Accounting & Risk, and Health & Medical. Tenders span 5 countries including Australia, Ireland, and United States. Notices are distributed via Chicago Contracts, ireland_etenders_csv, and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 059757-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Finance in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.