Award

Service Desk Software - Knowledge & Library Services

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 08:51

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the re-procurement of a service desk platform with knowledge management and change management capabilities to support the National Knowledge and Library Services team. The procurement process falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. This selective procurement, a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Freshworks Inc. The contract period commenced on 1 March 2025 and will end on 28 February 2026, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 32,000. The procurement specifically considers suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it a strategic opportunity for smaller businesses.

This tender can foster business growth for companies specialising in software packages and information systems, especially if they have robust service desk solutions with integrated knowledge and change management functions. SMEs are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. By securing such contracts with prominent organisations like NHS England, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain significant market exposure. This selective procurement also suggests the need for firms already familiar with framework agreements, offering them an opportunity to leverage their existing strengths and expertise.

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Notice Title

Service Desk Software - Knowledge & Library Services

Notice Description

Re-procurement of a service desk platform with knowledge management and change management capabilities to support the National Knowledge and Library Services team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aebfb41-2ad5-49c7-b7e4-a3f10661b2c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1beb49-c08c-4db9-9b79-41ebe8de5160
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
NHSE DDAT Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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