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GB-Witham: ECFRS00381 IT Service Management Software

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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05 Aug 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has completed an award in the procurement process for IT Service Management Software, specifically the "Fresh Service" SaaS solution. This contract, valued at £135,972 GBP, covers a service package hosted under the Crown Commercial Service RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software framework. The contract began on 16 June 2025 and will run until 16 June 2028, with the potential to extend for an additional year. This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The award stage has concluded as of 5 August 2025, following the initial end of tendering on 30 May 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender provides robust business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises experienced in cloud-based IT solutions and services. Firms specialising in IT software packages and SaaS solutions can build strategic partnerships and expand their influence within public sector IT service management. While the procurement is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, those with substantial expertise in managed services and technology integration, such as Freshworks Inc, the awarded supplier, can benefit significantly by establishing service efficiencies and contributing to regional development in public safety operations.

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Notice Title

GB-Witham: ECFRS00381 IT Service Management Software

Notice Description

IT software package. Purchase agreement for the IT Service Management software "Fresh Service". Contract award notice for the license of a "SaaS" Software as a Service hosted solution awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Lot 2 Cloud Software framework. The contract is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd50dfb2-7634-4754-8f1d-8a5969f76b64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faa1cef-7d82-44d7-8a4d-23fcf3380808
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,972 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,972 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2028 3-4 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
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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