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Provision of Workspace Transformation - Nerdio/AVD and Professional Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), based in Newport, United Kingdom, concluded a procurement process for the provision of workspace transformation, specifically focusing on Nerdio/AVD and professional services. This contracted phase, completed without competition and categorised under computer-related professional services, was awarded to PROACT IT UK LIMITED. Although the procurement is classified as below threshold, it aligns with services needed post-market analysis for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure replacement. The contract, valued at GBP 111,426, excluding taxes, was signed on 20 March 2026 and will span from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2027, serving regions across the UK.

This procurement opportunity highlights the potential for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in computer-related professional services, to align their offerings with government transformation initiatives. Businesses like PROACT IT UK LIMITED, which already have a foothold in computer services, are ideal candidates for similar contracts to grow their portfolio in governmental projects. With the direct procurement approach by ONS, organisations specialising in workspace transformation solutions can leverage similar opportunities to enhance their market presence and drive business growth by demonstrating value in delivering streamlined and efficient workplace digital environments.

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Notice Title

Provision of Workspace Transformation - Nerdio/AVD and Professional Services

Notice Description

This procurement has been sourced after market analysis was complete for the VDI Replacement - Nerdio/AVD and Professional Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,426 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACT IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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