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title: "The provision of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b80d2214-a291-4ffc-94b6-b11d6d9b34f2"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-20"
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# The provision of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Associated Services

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b80d2214-a291-4ffc-94b6-b11d6d9b34f2

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is currently seeking tenders for "The provision of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure & Associated Services," aimed at supporting desktop services for up to 500 users from a central location. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a total maximum budget of £350,000 over the five-year contract period. The tender is at the active stage and is being conducted via an open procurement method, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 8th September 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions and IT services. Businesses that can offer innovative Virtual Desktop Infrastructure technologies and associated services are encouraged to participate in this tendering process, as it not only provides a chance to secure a substantial contract but also to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders Instead of: Read: Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Leicester City Council is seeking to use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to manage and deliver desktop services for up to 500 users from a central location. The solution must provide best value regarding storage for persistent and non-persistent desktop profiles Please note the maximum budget for this requirement is PS350,000 over the 5 year contract term, therefore any submission over the budget in place will be disregarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f8cd32-a0eb-49e1-9cd7-8fbc818fa038 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2017 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f8cd32-a0eb-49e1-9cd7-8fbc818fa038
- 12 Aug 2017 at 05:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f8cd32-a0eb-49e1-9cd7-8fbc818fa038

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f8cd32-a0eb-49e1-9cd7-8fbc818fa038
  20th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Software-package-and-information-systems./75W42YAJQJ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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