---
title: "Desktop Deployment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000563727"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-11-08"
---

# Desktop Deployment

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000563727

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract titled "Desktop Deployment" aimed at enhancing information communication technology (ICT) services across Scotland, England, and Forest Research. This procurement falls under the environmental protection industry category and is situated within the UK, specifically Edinburgh. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 7th November 2018. The total contract value is approximately £155,512.04.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ICT and digital services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality desktop services and integrate with the Scottish Government’s shared ICT service "SCOTS connect." Given the nature of the project, companies specialising in technical support, network management, and IT solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The successful integration and delivery of these services can facilitate further collaborations and expansions within the public sector market.

## Notice

The devolution of the Forestry Commissions (FC) Central Services (CS) includes the transition of Information Services (IS) to Scotland, England and Forest Research. For Scotland, the management and delivery of information communication technology (ICT) and digital business requirements falls to the Digital Services team in Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES). The digital services target operating model and business model has recommended the FC joins the Scottish Governments shared ICT service 'SCOTS connect' (SCOTS) which offers access to a secure network, through high capacity lines, desktop services and printing facilities. The justification for joining this service was to encourage greater integration and the maintenance of connectivity between the new Division, new Agency and Scottish Government. The Digital Services Target Operating Model and Business Model were approved by the Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland project boards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The devolution of the Forestry Commissions (FC) Central Services (CS) includes the transition of Information Services (IS) to Scotland, England and Forest Research. For Scotland, the management and delivery of information communication technology (ICT) and digital business requirements falls to the Digital Services team in Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES). The digital services target operating model and business model has recommended the FC joins the Scottish Governments shared ICT service 'SCOTS connect' (SCOTS) which offers access to a secure network, through high capacity lines, desktop services and printing facilities. The justification for joining this service was to encourage greater integration and the maintenance of connectivity between the new Division, new Agency and Scottish Government. The Digital Services Target Operating Model and Business Model were approved by the Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland project boards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336462 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,512 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336462

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336462
  Desktop Deployment - The devolution of the Forestry Commissions (FC) Central Services (CS) includes the transition of Information Services (IS) to Scotland, England and Forest Research. For Scotland, the management and delivery of information communication technology (ICT) and digital business requirements falls to the Digital Services team in Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES). The digital services target operating model and business model has recommended the FC joins the Scottish Governments shared ICT service 'SCOTS connect' (SCOTS) which offers access to a secure network, through high capacity lines, desktop services and printing facilities. The justification for joining this service was to encourage greater integration and the maintenance of connectivity between the new Division, new Agency and Scottish Government. The Digital Services Target Operating Model and Business Model were approved by the Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland project boards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000563727

## Provenance

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