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Desktop as a Service

HOME OFFICE

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26 Apr 2017 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract titled "Desktop as a Service" is being led by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is at the award stage, having been officially completed on 2nd October 2016. The contract, valued at £985,456, was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC for the provision of a virtualised desktop solution accessible over the Customer's network. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 5th July 2016, and the contract duration from 3rd October 2016 to 2nd October 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing virtual infrastructure and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the project aims to simplify desktop operations for the Home Office and may require additional support or subcontracting opportunities during its implementation and ongoing management.

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Notice Title

Desktop as a Service

Notice Description

The provision of a virtualised desktop solution accessible over the Customer's network to provide simplified desktop operations. Design, build, test and implementation of the DaaS capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e84bb007-51d6-4b41-996c-1f19b4c7108a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1bdd6b0-b734-49b8-9dd7-0085984a2846
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£985,456 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£985,456 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 2 Oct 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasinghelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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