---
title: "Apporto Virtual Labs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06132f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-01-30"
---

# Apporto Virtual Labs

Buyer: LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06132f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by London Metropolitan University involves providing virtualised desktop infrastructure for online labs under the title "Apporto Virtual Labs". Part of the education sector, this procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The contract was awarded directly without competition, under a procurement method classified as "Below threshold". The project is located in the United Kingdom, with significant activities concentrated in London. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30th January 2026, following its commencement on 1st August 2025, and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026. The buying organisation, London Metropolitan University, operates as a public authority under sub-central government.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those engaged in the development and provision of virtual desktop solutions, to grow and sustain their market presence by aligning with educational institutions. Businesses like Logicalis, a large-scale supplier in the field of software systems, are well-suited to participate in such tenders. Companies that specialise in IT infrastructure, educational technology, and virtualisation would find this sector thriving with opportunities to collaborate and broaden their portfolio in supporting digital educational initiatives.

## Notice

Provide virtualised desktop infrastructure for online labs for the purpose of teaching and learning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008541-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N7 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Arsenal |
| Westminster constituency | Islington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008541-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008541-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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