Bank Validation and Verification Service (2026-2029)

Department for Work and Pensions
North West
Selective procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

Provision of validation services for UK and international payment account details to ensure payment data accuracy, alongside verification services to support claimant identity checks. The service is required to operate globally, covering the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and international territories.

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Awarded value: £3.7m; As published
Published: 2 April 2026
Awarded: 30 March 2026; Experian
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Services

Provision of bank account validation and identity verification software services to ensure data accuracy and support secure claimant identity checks.

Validate UK and international payment account details to ensure the accuracy of payment data
Provide verification services to support claimants' identity verification

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services
Procedure: Selective procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 48000000

Services in this contract

Digital identity verificationMain service£210k typicalBank account validation and claimant identity verification service

Lifecycle

Published
2 April 2026
Contract awardedto Experian
30 March 2026
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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Department for Work and Pensions

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Experian

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/91244/bank-validation-and-verification-service-2026-2029
Buyer reference: CF-0025300DQH00000FUqLV2A1
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-49755fc1-7633-47d5-a488-d20d2478bea2
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Department for Work and Pensions. Bank Validation and Verification Service (2026-2029). Contract award, 2 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/91244/bank-validation-and-verification-service-2026-2029 (accessed 5 November 2026).