What is it?

This good practice guide for procuring biometric solutions provides clear, actionable insights, walking you through every stage of procurement, from defining your needs to managing organisational change and evaluating the market.

It offers essential information on:

• Establishing a robust procurement process tailored to biometric solutions
• Engaging stakeholders and aligning organisational goals
• Conducting effective market evaluations and crafting tender documents
• Understanding delivery and pricing models, compliance matrices, and RFIs
• Evaluating bids and awarding contracts with confidence
• Navigating international standards and understanding best practice

How do members benefit?

The Procurement Guidelines are designed to help members confidently navigate the entire procurement lifecycle.

Each section includes key questions and prompts to help members think critically and plan effectively when procuring biometric solutions.

Who updates it?

The guide is a living document, intended to evolve with the latest insights and best practices in biometric procurement. It was first released in 2025 and will be updated as required with guidance from the Institute’s Advisory Council.

How to access the document 

Members: Click here.
Non-members: Find out about becoming a member here.