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

The Department of Finance (DoF), through the CPD Supplies and Services Division, is seeking a provider for the support, maintenance, and development of the NICS Identity Assurance (NIDA) application and associated Digital Identity Verification services. The contract is estimated to be valued between 5.5 million GBP excluding VAT and 6.6 million GBP including VAT. The engagement begins with a service transition and implementation period of up to three months, followed by an initial three-year term starting January 4, 2027. There are two optional one-year extensions available, potentially extending the performance period to March 31, 2032. A key operational requirement includes the onboarding of up to three new services to NIDA annually, with monthly account volumes ranging from 50 to 1,000. Award decisions are based on a weighted evaluation of price (30%) and quality (70%), with quality factors covering digital verification, continuous evolution, key personnel, social value, service management, and transition. To be eligible for award, tenderers must hold valid Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO/IEC27001:2022 certifications, or their equivalents. The contract is based in Northern Ireland, and all submissions must be made electronically via the eTendersNI portal by the November 20, 2026, deadline.