---
title: "AZURE VIRTUAL DESKSTOP"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e7607bc-0f66-48eb-8833-7063178183ce"
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buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2022-01-25"
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# AZURE VIRTUAL DESKSTOP

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e7607bc-0f66-48eb-8833-7063178183ce

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## Summary

Ofsted is conducting the procurement process for the “Azure Virtual Desktop” project, aimed at providing cloud-based support services to enhance security and develop a business case for AVD strategy. This initiative falls under the IT services industry category and is being sourced from the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, leveraging a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender was officially awarded on 22nd December 2021, with the contract starting on 24th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the IT services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. Companies with expertise in cloud-based solutions, security enhancements, and strategic IT consulting would be ideal candidates to compete for future opportunities stemming from this contract. Engaging with Ofsted could also pave the way for further collaborations in public sector IT projects.

## Notice

Provision of cloud-based support services to mitigate security risk to develop an AVD strategy and business case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14a01c9-6e4f-437d-ad06-e88e9d6119ea |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,024 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,024 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDGEALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14a01c9-6e4f-437d-ad06-e88e9d6119ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14a01c9-6e4f-437d-ad06-e88e9d6119ea
  25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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