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title: "Virtual Desktop Environment Premium Software Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Virtual Desktop Environment Premium Software Support and Maintenance

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99292099-0e48-4f15-b253-af97a45ea442

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Virtual Desktop Environment Premium Software Support and Maintenance" project, classified under the CPV code 48600000 for database and operating software packages. The contract, valued at £110,000 with a minimum value of £90,000, was awarded to Insight Direct UK Limited on 9 December 2019, with the contract period commencing on 20 December 2019 and concluding on 31 December 2020. The procurement method was categorised as 'Other', and the tender period ended on 26 November 2019. This project was situated in the North East region of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software support, particularly those offering desktop virtualisation solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in such procurement activities, as the contract explicitly notes their suitability. Competitors should possess demonstrated expertise in servicing similar software environments, with the capacity to manage ongoing support and maintenance to enhance public sector operations.

## Notice

Virtual Desktop Environment Premium Software Support and Maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f114217c-a248-48e6-9251-6136671fca23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,915 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSIGHT DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f114217c-a248-48e6-9251-6136671fca23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f114217c-a248-48e6-9251-6136671fca23
  18th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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