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14 Jul 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Implementation of Amazon Connect Platform Licence" by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) has been completed. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been awarded the service contract for this initiative, which falls under the industry category of Software Implementation Services. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure under the G-Cloud 14 Lot 3 Framework, a method that does not require prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement took place in the United Kingdom, and the contractual agreement was signed on 1st July 2026. The procurement process aligns with the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software implementation services, particularly those capable of harnessing cloud-based solutions like Amazon Connect. While this particular contract was awarded to a large organisation, companies of various sizes that specialise in software services and possess a robust understanding of cloud frameworks might consider positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar frameworks or direct award procurements. This procurement approach benefits companies well-versed in navigating Crown Commercial Service frameworks and those able to quickly respond to direct contract awards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Implementation of Amazon Connect Platform Licence

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a Service Contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the implementation of Amazon Connect platform licence. The contract was procured via Direct Award using the G-Cloud 14 Lot 3 Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a Service Contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the implementation of Amazon Connect. The contract was procured via Direct Award under the G-Cloud 14 Lot 3 Framework .

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded under a Crown Commercial Service framework agreement which was procured in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU following prior publication in OJEU. Under Article 33, contracts may be awarded under a framework without a separate OJEU notice. The award was made by direct award in accordance with the framework terms and is therefore compliant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066419-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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