Award

ITSM Tool Replacement and Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 17:05

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 14:14

Planning

17 Sep 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the replacement of its IT Service Management (ITSM) Tool and Configuration Management Database (CMDB). The procurement, structured as a competitive flexible procedure, involved service categories such as software package and information systems and IT services. The process concluded with an award on 20th November 2025 to Cognizant Worldwide Limited out of a total of 15 initial bids, leading to a gross contract value of £2,904,000. The contract is set to commence on 8th December 2025, with a potential extension option for an additional 12 months beyond December 2027. The decision-making process involved several stages including a Conditions of Participation and ITT, followed by interviews and award, addressing criteria related to technical merit, functional fit, and value for money.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses possessing capabilities in enterprise IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in software development, implementation, and support of ITSM and CMDB systems. Companies equipped with the necessary certifications, such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, and those demonstrating scalable and effective solutions will find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing credibility within government projects. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that participated successfully in the final bidding stages suggest competitive opportunities, highlighting a welcoming environment for innovative and efficient service providers within the IT industry.

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Notice Title

ITSM Tool Replacement and Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

Notice Description

Enterprise ITSM tooling and licences and CMDB tooling and licences, including service design, delivery/project management, implementation, and data migration support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority may choose to purchase software licencing form the supplier.

Renewal: The Initial Term is 24 months with an optional extension of 12 months at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076649-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,420,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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