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title: "Desktop as a Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Shared Services (GMASS)"
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# Desktop as a Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Shared Services (GMASS)

Buyer: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d70d5914-3b78-4bfa-9e8e-8a36a9505699

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## Summary

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care has awarded a contract for the provision of "Desktop as a Service" to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 671,806, involves desktop virtualisation services delivered across multiple locations in a user-friendly manner. The contract period is from 1st December 2022 to 1st December 2027. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 22nd April 2022, with a contract start date of 1st December 2022.

This procurement opportunity for desktop virtualisation services by the NHS presents a chance for IT companies specializing in information systems and servers to expand their business. Companies with expertise in delivering desktop virtualisation solutions and associated services, including design, project management, and ongoing support, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The nature of the services required indicates a need for providers who can ensure a near-native experience of the Windows desktop environment across varied locations, showing potential for growth and innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

The Authority required a desktop virtualisation solution which will deliver to all its end user services, namely its software estate, on demand, across multiple locations in a consistent and user-friendly way with as near native experience of their Windows desktop environment as possible. The Services associated with the Solution will also include services for design, project management, configuration, testing and phased implementation to onboard and transition to BAU and ongoing support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ede51e-09f9-4e2d-b055-7256ccc75015 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £671,806 |
| 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 | NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 5FW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2022 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ede51e-09f9-4e2d-b055-7256ccc75015

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ede51e-09f9-4e2d-b055-7256ccc75015
  18th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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