Award

Contract Award for Freshworks ITSM Software

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Award

26 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract for Freshworks ITSM Software, classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with CPV code 48000000. This procurement was conducted using a direct call-off via the G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 2 for Cloud Software, and the contract was officially signed on 24 November 2025. The process was carried out without a prior publication of a call for competition, due to the procurement falling outside the scope of the directive. The tender was finalised in January 2026, and the contract is currently active. This initiative highlights the council's commitment to enhancing its digital infrastructure within the UK, specifically in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT service management software and cloud solutions. Companies that can offer robust and scalable software packages, particularly those capable of operating within frameworks like G-Cloud, are well-suited to leverage such opportunities. Given the procurement method used, there is an advantage for firms already recognised within the established framework, potentially facilitating quicker engagements and reducing the time to market. Businesses aiming to collaborate with regional authorities such as the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea could see growth, particularly if they align their offerings to the strategic procurement goals set by local governments.

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Notice Title

Contract Award for Freshworks ITSM Software

Notice Description

The provision of ITSM Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 2 - Cloud Software

Procurement Information

Direct call-off via G-Cloud 14 Framework Lot 2 - Cloud Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006794-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02073613000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHWORKS

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