---
title: "Virtual Desktop License"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805790"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805790.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COLLEGE"
published: "2025-07-31"
---

# Virtual Desktop License

Buyer: FIFE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805790

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## Summary

Fife College, located in Dunfermline, UK, has completed the procurement process for "Virtual Desktop License" services, involving the purchase of software, production support, and subscription. This procurement falls under the education industry category and was conducted through an open procedure, part of the Software License Resellers Agreement under Lot 3 – VMware. The award was made to Academia Ltd on 25th July 2025, with the contract having a value of £73,016. The entire procurement process has reached the award stage, indicating its completion and activation of the contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in software services, specifically those adept with virtual desktop solutions and support services, to engage with academic institutions. For suppliers like Academia Ltd, this award can pave the way for strengthening their foothold in the education sector, encouraging similar organisations to prepare for future opportunities in this niche by offering innovative and competitive solutions. Companies interested in such opportunities should focus on establishing relationships with educational institutions to enhance their growth potential through similar procurement engagements.

## Notice

Purchase of Virtual Desktop License (Omnissa) including; software, production support and subscription. Direct Award from Lot 3 - VMware of the Software License Resellers Agreement (Framework Reference: ITS4042SU).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to the first ranked supplier of Lot 3 - VMware of the Software License Resellers Agreement (Framework Reference: ITS4042SU).. Contract awarded 25th July 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535915 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,016 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COLLEGE |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535915

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535915
  Virtual Desktop License - Purchase of Virtual Desktop License (Omnissa) including; software, production support and subscription. Direct Award from Lot 3 - VMware of the Software License Resellers Agreement (Framework Reference: ITS4042SU).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://fife.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805790

## Provenance

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