TenderOppsIndependent tender search
Open7 days left · closes 3pm, Friday 20 November 2026

ID 6723703 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance (NIDA) Solution

Northern Ireland Policing Board · Central government

In brief

Northern Ireland Policing Board is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £5,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 39 months, up to 63 months with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

Bids close at 3pm, Friday 20 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
3pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026
Bids by
3pm, Friday 20 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Digital Verification 21% · AC2 - Continuous Evolution and Development of NIDA 14% · AC3 - Key Personnel/Technical Service Roles 11% · AC7 - Social Value 11% · AC8 - Total Contract Price 30% · AC4 - Service Management 11% · AC5 - Service Transition and Implementation 4%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 5.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2031.

What the notice 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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 3pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100677-2026

About the buyer

Northern Ireland Policing BoardLast 12 months

Procurements

19

Awards

9

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  • Withheld Section94 supplier1 contract
All tenders and awards from Northern Ireland Policing Board

Similar open tenders

All open IT and software tenders
  1. MTC for repairs & maintenance of CCTV, door access & PA systems

    Belfast City CouncilNorthern IrelandLeisure, culture and events, Security

    Closing soon3 days leftLow competition

    £400kestimated
  2. P-3380 Accounts Payable Document Capture Solution

    TranslinkNorthern IrelandIT services and software

    Closing soon5 days leftSmall contract

    £298kestimated
  3. T26-113BUS Business Sprint Fast Track SME Growth Support Programme

    Derry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandMarketing and communications, IT services and software

    Open7 days left

    £450kestimated
  4. T26-121CRO Committee Management Software

    Derry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandIT services and software

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £45kestimated
  5. T26/27-008 PEACE PLUS - Celebrating Us

    Lisburn & Castlereagh City CouncilNorthern IrelandIT services and software, Social and domiciliary care

    Open14 days leftLow competition

    £291kestimated

From notice 100677-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.