Open tender · Notice 100677-2026
ID 6723703 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance (NIDA) Solution
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
- Value
- £5.5m
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026 (12 days)
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 4 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2030
In plain English
The Department of Finance, buying through CPD - Supplies and Services Division, wants a supplier to support, maintain and develop its existing NICS Identity Assurance (NIDA) application and the linked digital identity verification services. The contract is worth an estimated £5,500,000, starting with up to 3 months of transition, then 3 years from service commencement, with two possible 1-year extensions; bids close on 20 November 2026 at 3pm.
Good fit for: Software and IT support firms with experience in identity verification or data security systems.
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What the buyer says
Department of Finance (DoF) have a requirement for the support, maintenance and development of the existing Identity Assurance (NIDA) application, and associated Digital Identity Verification services. The contract will be for a service transition and implementation period of up to 3 months, followed by an initial period of 3 years from service commencement, with two further options to extend by up to 1 year each. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.
Getting the documents
etendersni.gov.uk/epps (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 23 Oct 2026.
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