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Apporto Virtual Labs

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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30 Jan 2026 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by London Metropolitan University involves providing virtualised desktop infrastructure for online labs under the title "Apporto Virtual Labs". Part of the education sector, this procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded directly without competition, under a procurement method classified as "Below threshold". The project is located in the United Kingdom, with significant activities concentrated in London. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30th January 2026, following its commencement on 1st August 2025, and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026. The buying organisation, London Metropolitan University, operates as a public authority under sub-central government.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in the development and provision of virtual desktop solutions, to grow and sustain their market presence by aligning with educational institutions. Businesses like Logicalis, a large-scale supplier in the field of software systems, are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure, educational technology, and virtualisation would find this sector thriving with opportunities to collaborate and broaden their portfolio in supporting digital educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apporto Virtual Labs

Notice Description

Provide virtualised desktop infrastructure for online labs for the purpose of teaching and learning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06132f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGICALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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