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Requests

What is a request?

A request is something you need from ICT, such as new or replacement equipment, access to a service, a change to existing hardware or access, or information and advice.

For something that is broken or not working as expected, log an incident instead.

How do I raise a request?

  1. Go to uobservicedesk.beds.ac.uk. You can also access the portal through the Service desk button in the top-right corner of the staff intranet, in.beds, then select ICT.

Service desk menu on the staff intranet, showing options including ICT.

2. Select Log in to Self-Service Portal.

Self-Service Portal login page with options to log in to the Self-Service Portal or as an operator.

3. Sign in using your University email address, password and MFA.

University sign-in page asking for a University email address.

4. On the Self-Service Portal Home page, select ICT Service Catalogue.

ICT Service Catalogue tile on the Self-Service Portal home page.

5. The Service Catalogue contains categories for different types of requests.

ICT Service Catalogue showing request categories including Hardware, Software, Network, Accounts/Passwords and Shared Folders.

6. Select the category that best matches what you need.

For example, select Hardware to find forms for requesting new or replacement equipment.

7. Select the relevant request type. In this example, New Equipment Requests has been selected.

New Equipment Requests page showing request options including a desktop PC, laptop, monitor, docking station, headset and other hardware.8. Choose the request form you need. In this example, New Laptop has been selected.

New Laptop request form showing requester details and manager approval fields.

9. Complete the required information and add any other relevant details that may help ICT process your request, then select Submit.

10. Your request reference number will be displayed after the form has been submitted. You will also receive a confirmation email containing the reference number.

How do I check the progress of a request?

1. On the Self-Service Portal Home page, select My requests.

My requests tile on the Self-Service Portal home page.

2. Your logged incidents and requests will be displayed. Select the request you want to view.

My requests page showing a list of logged tickets with their reference numbers, descriptions, statuses and dates.

3. The ticket will show the current status of your request.

You can also add updates or attachments to your request if needed. See Add an update or attachment on the Incidents page for instructions. The same steps apply to requests.

Need help?

If you need help with a request, please contact the ICT Service Desk (office hours only) on 01582 743366 or log a ticket at uobservicedesk.beds.ac.uk.

If your query relates to an existing request, have your request reference number ready.

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