Planning

Service Now (licensing, managed service and development)

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), based in London, is in the planning phase of a procurement process with the working title "Service Now (licensing, managed service and development)." This process falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement is designated as a service and is planned to go above the threshold. Future notices for this tender are expected by 1st September 2025, with the tentative contract period set from 12th June 2026 to 11th June 2029. The buying organisation is a public authority within the central government sector.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. It is favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer integrated or separate solutions for licensing and managed service development are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, contributing to their growth by securing long-term government contracts in a strategic and influential sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Now (licensing, managed service and development)

Notice Description

Service Now (licensing, managed service and development) CPS are currently exploring whether to include licensing and managed service/development together or keep them seperated. This discussion will be ongoing and further details will be published once a decision is made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05218a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026000-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Digital Software Team
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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