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Front Office Services
18 December 2009
IPS has announced a competition for the provision of Front Office Services in connection with the National Identity Service.
Royal Mail industrial action: impact on IPS customers
21 October 2009
Find out how IPS customers could be affected by the Royal Mail strike.
Safeguarding Identity Strategy launched
23 June 2009
Recognising the huge value and importance of individuals' identity information and tackling variations in how information is used across Government, 'Safeguarding Identity' is the focus of a new strategy launched today, 23 June 2009. The initiative has been led by IPS on behalf of Government and involved more than 12 departments and agencies. Building on a wide range of work already underway (including Directgov and the National Identity Service), it aims to deliver a common framework for the use and handling of individuals' identity information. The full version of the strategy is here. If you have any comments, contact: David White, Head of Safeguarding Identity Strategy, Identity and Passport Service. David.White2@ips.gsi.gov.uk T 020 3356 8064
Identity & Passport Service Christmas and New Year opening arrangements 2008/2009
24 December 2008
All passport offices and interview offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
National Identity Scheme procurement activity - update
05 December 2008
IPS is pleased to announce progress on procurements for delivery of the National Identity Scheme.
Identity Card Delivery On Time and On Budget Announces Home Secretary
06 November 2008
In a speech at the Social Market Foundation today (6th November 2008), the Home Secretary set out progress on the delivery of identity cards and action taken in response to issues raised by the public.
Moving to Directgov
22 October 2008
Over the next few months information about passports, the National Identity Scheme and the General Register Office will be moving onto the Directgov website.
ID Fraud Prevention Week: 6th to 12th October
06 October 2008
This week is National Identity Fraud Prevention Week. Identity fraud costs the UK economy over £1bn a year.
National Identity Scheme procurement activity - update
12 September 2008
IPS is pleased to announce progress on a number of procurements following the award of the National Identity Scheme 'Strategic Supplier Group' framework in May 2008.
New number for Passport Adviceline
03 September 2008
The new number for the Passport Adviceline is 0300 222 0000. For the large majority of customers the cost of calling IPS will be reduced.
