FOI Request - PC and IT Information
Request 101003702840
1. Total number of desktops in your estate (ie. PCs, laptops & tablets)
2. Who currently supplies the above (name of the incumbent)?
3. Do you take out any form of warranty other than that provided by the manufacturer within the initial cost?
4. Does your supplier include additional services beyond Q3 above such as technical support, maintenance, asset registration, imaging and disposal of existing device?
5. Who is your preferred manufacturer?
6. What is your current buying / refresh cycle?
7. Is this supplied under contract? If yes, when does the contract end?
8. How do you procure these devices through a framework? if yes, which one used (ie. SBS / CCS / NDNA)
9. What steps have you taken to tackle security risks in advance of 14th Oct 2025 when updates will no longer be available on Windows 10?
10. How do you access your applications (Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft 365, Cloud or Fat Client environment)?
11. Are you looking to move from On-Premises to Cloud?
12. Name of person responsible for purchasing IT equipment?
Response 17-02-2025
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circa 8900
- HP (PCs and laptops), XMA (tablets)
- No
- Yes, these are included as catalogue services
- Not applicable, the Council uses the Scottish Procurement national frameworks.
- 5 years
- Please see Q5
- Please see Q5
- Deploying LTSC versions as appropriate.
- Citrix, Microsoft 365
- Yes, where appropriate.
- ICT Infrastructure Manager