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VDI End User Compute (HTE01525 Call Off - via NTT Data)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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14 Sep 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust procured virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) end-user computing software, within the software packages and information systems category (CPV 48000000). The requirement supports the Trust’s end-user computing environment, providing software for users to access desktop applications and services through virtual desktop infrastructure. Delivery is for the Trust in Leicester, at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, and the wider United Kingdom location recorded for the requirement. The buying organisation is University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This is a technology software requirement rather than a construction, facilities or general professional-services contract, and is relevant to suppliers of VDI platforms, end-user computing software, software licensing and associated technology delivery services.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with responses due by 10 July 2018 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to Softcat plc on 10 July 2018 for £11,497,246.40 including the stated procurement currency, GBP. The contract period runs from 11 July 2018 to 10 July 2028. The award covers the VDI end-user compute software requirement for the Trust. The published suitability settings indicate that participation was not aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The recorded evaluation route was a framework call-off rather than an open competition, so access depended on the relevant framework arrangements and call-off process.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates substantial, long-term NHS demand for virtual desktop infrastructure and end-user computing software at a major hospital trust. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply enterprise-scale VDI or comparable end-user computing software, manage software licensing across a complex healthcare environment, and support dependable access to desktop applications for clinical and corporate users. The selected supplier’s large-organisation profile indicates that the requirement favoured established providers with the capacity to manage a sizeable technology deployment and sustained customer relationship. Relevant firms should therefore be able to evidence robust implementation, support, account management and service continuity for a large public-sector healthcare customer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VDI End User Compute (HTE01525 Call Off - via NTT Data)

Notice Description

VDI end user compute software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14f5a7bb-0b76-47d5-ac51-73afd2db325c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/515867b1-e688-4a1d-96f9-a7211b19127d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£11,497,246 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,497,246 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20188 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2018 - 10 Jul 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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