Tender

IT Service Management tool (ITSM)

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 16:05

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Places For People Group is currently in the Tender Update stage for a public procurement contract titled "IT Service Management tool (ITSM)", seeking solutions in the industry category of software packages and information systems. Based in London, UK, they are looking to implement a comprehensive ITSM platform to replace their existing system and address growing business needs. The procurement method is open and follows a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Key details include an expression of interest deadline on 6th February 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026. The contract's estimated value is £600,000 base, rising to £720,000 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in IT service management solutions, software integration, and training services. It is well-suited for businesses that can provide innovative functionality in automation, integration, and configuration management. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, with emphasis on fulfilling quality and technical merit criteria. The project not only requires software provision but also demands expertise in system training and integration with various platforms, presenting a significant opportunity for service expansion and establishing long-term partnerships with the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Service Management tool (ITSM)

Notice Description

Places for People (PfP) seeks to acquire and implement an industry-leading IT Service Management (ITSM) platform that meets both current and future business requirements. PfP currently operates an in-house service management platform, LogIT, which is no longer capable of supporting growing business needs. The existing system lacks essential capabilities, including automation, integration, service catalogue visibility, configuration management, analytics, and knowledge management. Integration with existing tools and platforms including but not limited to Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory, Observability (LogicMonitor) and compatibility with a market leading ITAM solution. Implementation of modules: Incident, Change and Release Management, Problem, Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Known Error Database (KEDB), Service Catalogue, Knowledge Management. Interrogation of system configuration. Interrogation of professional training for three (3) IT Ops colleagues to maintain and operate chosen solution. Salesforce LogIT, Change IT decommission Security Operations Centre (SOC) Integration To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005774193

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will have an initial term of three (3) years, with the option for Places for People (PfP) to extend for an additional two (2) years at its sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002393-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP
Contact Name
Chi Onuks
Contact Email
procurementteam@placesforpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
01772 666000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8QR
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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