---
title: "Award of call-off from HTE framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663156"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2021-09-09"
---

# Award of call-off from HTE framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663156

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate) as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "Award of call-off from HTE framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop." This project falls within the ICT goods industry category and is located in Dundee, UK. The contract was awarded on 9th September 2021 and is set to commence on 13th October 2021, lasting for 12 months with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the HTE framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT and cloud solutions, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies. Companies that can effectively provide virtual desktop solutions would be ideal candidates to consider competing for this contract. The potential for renewal through extension options further enhances the business growth prospects for engaged suppliers, making this a valuable opportunity within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Award of call-off from HTE-005705 framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. Commences 13/10/2021 till 13/10/2022 with 2 x 12 month extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of call-off from HTE framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. Contract commences 13 October 2021 for 12 months plus 2 x 12 month extension options. Proof of Concept: Stage 1 - 12 July 2021 to 16 August 2021. Deployment: Stage 2 - 16 August 2021 to 28 September 2021. Citrix Decommission: Stage 3 to be completed by 13 October 2021. Contract to commence thereafter.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427052 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427052

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427052
  Award of call-off from HTE framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop - Award of call-off from HTE-005705 framework for Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. Commences 13/10/2021 till 13/10/2022 with 2 x 12 month extensions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663156

## Provenance

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