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Department of Finance

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

IT ServicesCPV 72700000
ValueValue not published
Deadline
Published25 Jun 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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The brief

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.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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The Department of Finance (DoF) is currently

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.

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The questionnaire must be completed and submitted

The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline of 3pm on 27th July 2026.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bce2
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
059757-2026
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