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Workforce, Training and Education IT Service Desk

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS England, based in Leeds, focuses on acquiring IT service desk and customer engagement software licences for Healthcare Education teams in London and the Midlands. This selective tender, completed as a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to procure software packages and information systems, classified under the CPV code 48000000. The purchasing process progressed from tender to award status, with the contract being awarded to Freshworks Inc. on 30th March 2026. The tendering period concluded on 8th January 2026, with the contract slated for execution from 1st March 2026 to 1st March 2028. The total awarded contract value is £371,484.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for firms specialising in software and information systems, particularly those offering innovative IT service desk solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to partake, as evidenced by the tender's suitability for such businesses. The prospective businesses would ideally have expertise in technology-enhanced learning tools and be familiar with the educational needs of healthcare industries. Engaging in this contract could bolster a company's presence in the UK public sector and expand its footprint into the healthcare education technology market.

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Notice Title

Workforce, Training and Education IT Service Desk

Notice Description

IT Service Desk and Customer Engagement software licences provision for the Technology Enhanced Learning (National) and Healthcare Education Teams (London and Midlands).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57f6f391-c974-4568-8ac6-ea09b30f19f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc79c1d1-805d-4cc6-861a-35d24ec20077
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£371,484 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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