VDI Software Packaging

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Why the Work is Being Done Due to the impending withdrawal of Microsoft support for Windows 7, Kingston Hospital requires a partner to conduct a Windows 10 upgrade to our estate of c2500 device estate via VMWare (or similar) VDI. Problem to Be Solved Due to the impending withdrawal of Microsoft support for Windows 7, originally effective from 14/01/2020 but now end of December 2020, and the pressing need to improve security across the estate networks and devices, we need to conduct a windows 10 migration, this will be done via a VMWare (or similar) VDI approach. This will ensure the security and reliability of our desktop and laptop machines. As part of this process, we will need to package 196 Apps for migration from W7 to W10 via VDI software Who Are the Users The end users are Kingston Hospital staff. This project requires the migration of the devices within the trust estate in both clinical and administrative areas. Engagement will also be required with Hardware/Software vendors, and Trust IM&T staff. Early Market Engagement Work Already Done A discovery phase has completed and audit of the estate devices and highlighted the devices that need migrating. A high level design of the infrastructure and server interoperability has also been conducted. Existing Team The existing in house team includes programme management and a technical project manager. Working with our team, your team will take guidance from the technical PM and migrate devices. Current Phase Alpha Work Location The migration will be conducted to the estate on our site: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey. Working Arrangments Your team will need to be on site throughout the professional working day and a designated room will be provided. Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Have previous and recent NHS and W10 migration or rollout experience. Provide resource solutions and capacity to meet the projects demands and to meet the timelines Nice to Haves Provide evidence of large scale refresh projects the NHS or Public Sector Previous experience working with Kingston Hospital. No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria Approach and methodology NHS/Kingston Specific challenges and supplier approach Ability to work with a high volume of applications Previous W10 migration/refresh project experience Cultural Fit Criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Take responsibility for their work (issue resolution, quality assurance/control) Share knowledge and experience with other team members Can work with end users with low technical expertise Payment Approach Capped time and materials Assessment Method Written proposal Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 40% Cultural fit 20% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers Budget range