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Service Desk Software - Knowledge Services & Library

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a service desk software contract has been completed by NHS England, focusing on the National Knowledge and Library Services team. This project falls within the software package and information systems category, specifically in England, United Kingdom (postal code LS1 4AP). The process, initiated through selective procurement as a call-off from a framework agreement, advanced to the award stage with the contract valued at £39,465 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th February 2026, the contract commencing on 28th February 2026, and concluding on 1st March 2028.

This contract represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in service desk platforms, particularly those offering knowledge management and change management capabilities. Although NHS England selected Freshworks Inc. as the supplier, companies in the software sector with similar capabilities might find insights into procurement methods such as call-offs from framework agreements beneficial for future tenders. While the tender did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, established larger enterprises could find similar opportunities conducive to growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Service Desk Software - Knowledge Services & Library

Notice Description

A contract to provide a service desk platform with knowledge management and change management capabilities for the National Knowledge and Library Services team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec49b4e9-3b4c-4d47-bb9b-d75d5672bb85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da089ec-0bb3-4a89-bc95-3e15db04de6d
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
Not specified
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
£25,965 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,465 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 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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