Azure Virtual Desktop: Secure Remote Access & Hybrid Work
Enable secure remote access with our Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) implementation service. We deploy centralised desktop management aligned with NCSC security principles, supporting hybrid working models. By integrating Microsoft Entra ID and robust data protection, we provide a compliant, high-performance virtual environment that secures Official-Sensitive data across any location
Features
- Host pool and virtual machine image design for Azure desktops
- Identity and access integration using Entra ID and Conditional Access
- User profile management using FSLogix for performance optimisation
- Application publishing configuration for secure desktop and application access
- Network connectivity design including VPN and Azure networking integration
- Performance optimisation for scalable multi session virtual desktop workloads
- Security hardening aligned with Microsoft and government security guidance
- Monitoring and diagnostics using Azure native monitoring tools
- User onboarding support and operational readiness guidance
- Documentation and handover for support and operational teams
Benefits
- Secure remote access to applications and desktops for users
- Centralised desktop management reducing endpoint complexity and security risk
- Reduced reliance on physical devices for secure workforce access
- Improved user experience through optimised virtual desktop performance
- Flexible hybrid working support for public sector organisations
- Faster provisioning of users and desktops through standardised environments
- Improved compliance with security and data protection requirements
- Scalable desktop environments supporting workforce growth and change
- Reduced endpoint security risks through centralised access controls
- Lower operational support overhead for desktop management teams
Pricing
- Education pricing available
Service documents
Request an accessible format
Framework
G-Cloud 15
Service ID
3 0 2 1 4 4 0 0 5 0 5 0 1 2 8
Contact
KONSOLUTE LTD
Konsolute Government Procurement
Telephone: +44 20 8152 4102
Email: sales@konsolute.com
About your service
- Service categories
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Cloud Support Services
Set Up and Migration
- Other
Service scope
- Service constraints
- N/A
User support
- Email or online ticketing support
- Yes
- Support response times
- Our standard response times differ at weekends. Core support hours operate Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00, during which priority incidents follow our defined SLA response targets. Weekend support is available; however, response times may be longer and follow an extended SLA window. Full weekend response times and escalation paths are detailed in our Service Definition.
- User can manage status and priority of support tickets
- Yes
- Online ticketing support accessibility
- WCAG 2.2 AAA
- Phone support
- Yes
- Phone support availability
- 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
- Web chat support
- Yes
- Web chat support availability
- 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
- Web chat support accessibility standard
- WCAG 2.2 AAA
- Web chat accessibility testing
- We use HaloITSM for our web-chat. HaloITSM provides full keyboard navigation, high-contrast modes, and has undergone assistive-technology user testing. The live-chat and self-service portal conform to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
- Support levels
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We provide tiered support tailored for public-sector requirements.
Our service includes Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 support. A named technical lead is assigned to oversee service quality and escalations. Support is available during core business hours, with extended and weekend response times operating under adjusted SLAs. Full response and resolution times are detailed in the Service Definition and are fully customisable. - AI chatbot
- Yes
Resellers
- Supplier type
- Not a reseller
Staff security
- Staff security clearance
- Conforms to BS7858:2019
- Government security clearance
- Security Clearance (SC)
Pricing
- Discount for educational organisations
- Yes
Architecture roles
| Role level | UK Rate | Offshore Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise architect | £1,100.00 | |
| Senior enterprise architect | £1,500.00 | |
| Lead enterprise architect | £1,750.00 | |
| Principal enterprise architect | £2,000.00 |
Non-mandatory Standards and certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification
- No
- ISO 28000:2022 certification
- No
- ISO 9001 certification
- No
- Quality management systems (QMS)
- Yes
- CSA STAR certification
- No
- PCI certification
- No
- Cyber essentials
- Yes
- Please provide your Cyber Essentials Certificate Number
- 633ce8e3-0f5c-48f9-af17-f3957b2b8652
- Cyber essentials plus
- Yes
- Please provide your Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate Number
- D1a9172f-0bae-4b4d-ab05-d755e385dd8b
- Other security certifications
- No
Social value
- Section B - Commitment for Future: Delivery
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Mission: Kick start economic growth. To secure the highest sustained growth in the G7 - with good jobs and productivity growth in every part of the country making everyone, not just a few, better off.
Policy Outcome 2: Skills for growth: Supporting growth sectors and addressing skills gaps.
- Understanding of employment and relevant skills issues, and of the education and training issues relating to the contract. Illustrative examples: demographics, skills shortages, new opportunities in high growth sectors, geographic/local community and skills/employment challenges
- Support for educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications
- Activities to support relevant sector related skills growth and sustainability in the contract workforce. Illustrative examples: careers talks, curriculum support, literacy support, safety talks and volunteering
- Delivery of apprenticeships, supported internships and T Level industry placement opportunities (Level 2, 3 and 4+) in relation to the contract
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Mission: Make Britain a clean energy superpower: To cut bills, create jobs and deliver security with cheaper, zero-carbon electricity by 2030, accelerating to net zero
Policy Outcome 4: Sustainable procurement practices: Reducing carbon footprints, minimising waste, and promoting the use of clean energy and green technologies.
- Understanding of opportunities for additional environmental benefits delivery in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
- Collaborative ways of working with the supply chain to deliver additional environmental benefits in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero carbon emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
- Understanding of how to influence staff, suppliers, customers, communities and/or any other appropriate stakeholders through the delivery of the contract to support climate and nature protection and improvement
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