Trustco Named as Supplier on NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2

Quick Summary

• Trustco is a named supplier on NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2
• Framework runs from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
• Trustco are a vetted supplier to NHS organisations and the wider public sector across the UK.
• All suppliers must meet Cyber Essentials and ISO standards – reducing customer risk.

Trustco PLC have been named as a supplier on the catchily named “NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2” – it rolls off the tongue right? But what exactly does this mean? What are the benefits? And why this means it’s never a better time to become an NHS or public sector Trustco customer.

What is Digital Workplace Solutions 2?

Digital Workplace Solutions 2 is a national framework from NHS Shared Business Services, while it is a new framework, it is replacing the “Solutions 1” framework which ended earlier this year – Trustco were also listed on the original framework – so we’re seasoned professionals.

This framework gives public sector teams a compliant route to buy modern digital workplace technology and services. With a strong focus on technologies that bring digital transformation and advance the efficiency of the NHS.

Who can use it?

The framework is open to NHS bodies and to the wider public sector. It is active from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, at which point it will be reviewed and potentially extended.

Which services are available via the Digital Workplace Solutions Framework?

You can source a wide set of digital workplace building blocks in one place. That includes:

• Servers, storage and data centre infrastructure
• Networking and switches
• Backup and recovery
• Client devices and peripherals
• Virtualisation platforms, VDI tooling and management
• Desktop operating systems and application virtualisation
• Software from complete off the shelf packages to niche and bespoke options
• Client access licences and environment specific application software
• Professional services, consultancy, implementation, training and ongoing management

What are the benefits of purchasing via the framework?

NHS SBS designed the framework to support digital transformation while keeping procurement simple and compliant. When purchasing via the network, the following assurances apply:

• Enables direct award: This provides a much faster route to purchase, without the requirement to tender contracts to multiple suppliers.
• Suppliers on the framework are required to meet standards that include Cyber Essentials and ISO Certification.
• A compliant way to access high value software contracts such as Microsoft Enterprise Agreements
• Access to market leading resellers for niche software needs.

How to access the framework as a customer

If you are an NHS organisation and would like to take advantage of purchasing via the network, this is a rough outline of how you do just that:

• Confirm you’re an “Approved Organisation” – most NHS and public organisations are eligible.
• Register / get access to the Customer Frameworks Portal – you can do that via the framework website.
• Familiarise yourself with the framework documentation.
• Choose between direct award or further competition for your purchase.
• Make your purchase from your preferred supplier

Purchasing teams can access documents through the Customer Framework Agreement Portal. The NHS SBS service can provide templates and support if you want help to run a process.

Why now is a great time to become a Trustco customer

Being on Digital Workplace Solutions 2 makes it easier for you to:

• Modernise your digital workplace without a complex tender from scratch
• Standardise on secure, supported platforms that scale
• Procure services and software with clear terms and ready to use call off routes
• Move faster on projects that support clinical and operational outcomes

Ready to get started?

We can map your needs to the framework categories, advise on the best route, and prepare the paperwork so you can move from approval to delivery with less friction. Speak to Trustco today via our website, or contact your account manager for a chat.