Digital transformation is needed across the public sector to modernise outdated processes and improve service delivery, but this can be challenging when legacy technology hinders progress.

Our Digital Workplace Solution 2 Framework Agreement provides the digital foundations needed to progress with digital transformation, providing a range of off-the-shelf and bespoke software solutions that enable the digital shift. With enhanced processing power, you can look at implementing additional digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to deliver even greater efficiencies across your services.

Digital Workplace Solutions 2 provides the vehicle through which organisations can compliantly and efficiently procure the technology needed to enable transformational change.

 

Framework Agreement Information

The framework agreement provides a range of IT infrastructure, hardware and software areas. This includes; servers, storage, data centre infrastructure, switches, back-up and recovery, client devices, virtualization platforms, VDI connection protocol, virtualization management, session broker, desktop operating systems, application virtualization, profile and data re-direction, client access licenses, environment specific application software, application validation, and software including complete off the shelf, third party, niche and bespoke, security products, professional services/consultancy/implementation services, networking, maintenance and management, training and all other associated services and peripherals.

What dates is the framework agreement active?

01 October 2025 – 30 September 2028
(with an option to extend for up to 12 months)

Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?

NHS and wider public sector organisations

How was the framework agreement procured?

Public Contracts Regulation 2015

Further competition and direct award

Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.

How we can support?

We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.

How can I access the framework agreement?

Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)

What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?

SUPPORTS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Supports digital transformation by modernising digital infrastructure and offering both off-the-shelf and bespoke software to enable digital operations.

ESTABLISHES STRONG DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS

Provides the support to establish strong digital foundations, which is key to adopting advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), which demand high processing power and data capacity.

CYBER ESSENTIALS

All suppliers meet all necessary standards, including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, safeguarding your organisation.

HIGH VALUE SOFTWARE CONTRACTS

Compliant vehicle for procuring high value software contracts and with industry low framework agreement fees for suppliers, making it a user friendly and cost effective framework agreement for procuring software such as Microsoft Enterprise Agreements.

EFFECTIVE DELIVERY

Ensures the delivery of effective consumer-oriented technologies that meet your requirements across a range of IT infrastructure areas.

NICHE SOFTWARE CONTRACTS

Access to market leading resellers, many of which consist of large partner networks giving customers the power to compliantly award for the more niche software contracts.

Supplier Details

Strategic Procurement Support

If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.

Contact the Digital & IT Category Team

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