However, some of the Scottish Executive projects which are outstanding (in the sense that the competitive processhas started but a contract has not yet been awarded) include:System Integration - a contractfor the future development, systems integration and network support of the Scottish Executive’s local and wide area networked computer system.Hardware Maintenance - a hardwaremaintenance contract for ICT assets of the Scottish Executive.Anti–Virus Software – corporateanti-virus software protection for Scottish Executive desktop and laptop computers.Flexi-Time Management solution– a contract to provide a flexi-time management solution to be deployed across the Scottish Executive, replacing the current manual system.Feasibility study for a ScottishPrivate Landlord Register (FITSS2).In addition, we are aware oftwo projects that are planned to go out to tender later in the year:the re-let of the telephone switchhardware maintenance contract.Information and CommunicationTechnology Consultancy (FITSS4) - covers advice on technology futures; general technicaladvice on IT systems, applications and networks including quality assurance; reviewsand audits of network design and performance; IT security consultancy and audit,and telecommunications consultancy.Many of the Executives ICT requirementsare met through existing ICT framework contracts, which are advertised regularlyin the Official...