Tender

The provision of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Associated Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2017 at 12:18

Tender Notice
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12 Aug 2017 at 05:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is currently seeking tenders for "The provision of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Associated Services," aimed at supporting desktop services for up to 500 users from a central location. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a total maximum budget of £350,000 over the five-year contract period. The tender is at the active stage and is being conducted via an open procurement method, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 8th September 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and IT services. Businesses that can offer innovative Virtual Desktop Infrastructure technologies and associated services are encouraged to participate in this tendering process, as it not only provides a chance to secure a substantial contract but also to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Associated Services

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders Instead of: Read: Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Leicester City Council is seeking to use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to manage and deliver desktop services for up to 500 users from a central location. The solution must provide best value regarding storage for persistent and non-persistent desktop profiles Please note the maximum budget for this requirement is PS350,000 over the 5 year contract term, therefore any submission over the budget in place will be disregarded

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b80d2214-a291-4ffc-94b6-b11d6d9b34f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f8cd32-a0eb-49e1-9cd7-8fbc818fa038
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.cowan@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6TH
Post Town
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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