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Variation 1 - Remote Desktop Support

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), located at Crown Office, 25 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, has awarded a contract titled "Variation 1 - Remote Desktop Support" in the social protection category. This contract involves additional services to be provided by NVT Group Ltd, headquartered in Bellshill. Specifically, two additional engineers will be tasked with rebuilding approximately 150 laptops using existing components. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure, with the contract becoming active on 28th February 2025 and an awarded value of £11,400 GBP.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the IT support and services industry, particularly those specialising in desktop support and hardware maintenance. SMEs with capabilities to provide skilled engineering support, handle desktop-related service calls, and offer flexibility in travel across various COPFS offices, including potentially remote locations, would find this an advantageous growth prospect. Such opportunities not only increase immediate business revenue but also strengthen long-term relationships with national or federal agencies like COPFS.

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Notice Title

Variation 1 - Remote Desktop Support

Notice Description

COPFS currently has a contract in place with NVT Group Ltd. Variation 1 is in relation to additional two engineers who will be assigned to the task of rebuilding approximately 150 laptops using existing components

Lot Information

Lot 1

COPFS currently has a contract with NVT Group Ltd that provides services carried out by an on-site engineer, integrated into the COPFS Service Desk Team. They will provide an immediate response to any desktop related service calls. The engineering resource needs to be available to travel to any COPFS office during their duties, which may include the Highlands and Islands. COPFS will not provide transport. Variation 1 is in relation to additional 2 x engineers that is required to rebuild approximately 150 laptops using existing components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792457
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementreturns@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NVT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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