---
title: "FSA712 - Windows Virtual Desktop & RDS POC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51cd8460-931d-433f-bd95-39862d0e5900"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2020-03-03"
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# FSA712 - Windows Virtual Desktop & RDS POC

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51cd8460-931d-433f-bd95-39862d0e5900

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency, located at Foss House, Peasholme Green, York, is seeking suppliers for the "FSA712 - Windows Virtual Desktop & RDS POC" project within the software support services industry category. This procurement, which employs a selective method and entails a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its tender period deadline on 2nd March 2020. The resulting contract, valued at £12,900, commenced on 9th March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in software support and configuration services. As the implementation proof of concept for a multi-session remote desktop services solution, businesses with expertise in desktop virtualisation and IT service management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enabling them to expand their service offerings and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of proof of concept implementation of multi-session remote desktop services solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c9b909-13e7-4f04-bfe1-70af6b413c5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE AZURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72265000 - Software configuration services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c9b909-13e7-4f04-bfe1-70af6b413c5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79c9b909-13e7-4f04-bfe1-70af6b413c5d
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b502a8d0-e704-4437-a429-b5ee6a29a9b6
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