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Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution

Falkirk Council

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10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council, acting as the buyer and central purchasing body, has completed the procurement process for an IT solution titled "Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution." This falls under the category of general public services. The contract was awarded directly through a limited procedure from Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098). The contract, valued at £65,492, was signed on 6 February 2026 and covers the period from 10 March 2026 to 9 March 2027. The procurement process involved a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, in alignment with specific legal and procurement frameworks.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT businesses, particularly those providing virtual desktop infrastructure solutions. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, given the successful bid by Akhter Computers Limited, an SME. The contract supports the growth of businesses specialising in software licensing and IT infrastructure, encouraging participation from firms that focus on enhancing digital networks, offering remote support capabilities, and complementing existing IT systems within the public sector. Such opportunities allow businesses to expand their client base within local government frameworks while delivering specialised services aligned with public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution

Notice Description

Provision of Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution. This IT solution provides access to a virtual desktop within our private network to allow for 3rd party remote support or for access to applications that fall outside the Zero Trust network model adopted by the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution. This IT solution provides access to a virtual desktop within our private network to allow for 3rd party remote support or for access to applications that fall outside the Zero Trust network model adopted by the Council. Direct award from Lot 3: Software of Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), according to the Call-Off Award Procedure.. Direct award from Lot 3: Software of Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), according to the Call-Off Award Procedure. Contract duration 10/03/2026-09/03/2027.

Procurement Information

Direct award from Lot 3: Software of Crown Commercial Services framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), according to the Call-Off Award Procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551374
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,492 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Falkirk Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Akhter Computers Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551374
    Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution - Provision of Licensing for an Existing On-premise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Solution. This IT solution provides access to a virtual desktop within our private network to allow for 3rd party remote support or for access to applications that fall outside the Zero Trust network model adopted by the Council.

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