Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-01a2-725f-8ff5-19e1148b9ffb/desktop-virtualisation [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Desktop Virtualisation [County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/county-durham-and-darlington-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £111,676 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 17 Apr 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is looking to engage a supplier to deliver a virtualised desktop environment including software and hardware products. This will also include the scoping of the virtualised platform for hosting the virtual desktops and applications. The supplier will be required to supply, install, test and ensure acceptance testing of the proposed solution. The contract is expected to be delivered by a single supplier, however, the Trust expects some requirements will be subcontracted. It is expected that the following functions will be delivered and explored during the competitive dialogue process: • Single sign on functionality - to provide enhanced login times with instant access to corporate desktops and clinical applications. • Desktop environments that follow the user - that provide corporate access to either a full desktop environment or streamed applications, or any device at any time from any location. • A Bring Your Own Device solution - to facilitate the ability for staff and guests to use their own devices on the virtualised solution, with the ability to manage and enforce policies as / when required. • A single management point - to facilitate the quick and easy management of virtual desktop environment to include device management, asset management and licence management. • PC's in kiosks - to facilitate the use of PC's in kiosks for either staff or guest use with suitable functionality for either. The system should be compatible with other Trust systems, which will be discussed in dialogue. Knowledge transfer to Trust staff is an important element of this requirement. Following acceptance testing it is expected that the supplier will provide on-going consultancy services to support the Trust as required, this will be discussed further in dialogue. The contract opportunity is for 60 months with the option to extend for 12 months plus 12 months. This opportunity was sent to OJEU on 17th March 2015. To express an interest in this opportunity please use the link below and follow the on-line instructions, the deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon 17th April 2015: [cardea.nhs.uk](https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/) ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3060&Culture=en-GB Read full description ## CPV classification Desktop communications software package Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/41c02552-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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