Tender

Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

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Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 10:33

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd has undertaken a procurement process for "Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services" within the services industry category, located in West Malling, England. This open procedure tender was published on 24th February 2022, with the tender period closing on 28th March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 19th April 2022 and will last for a maximum duration of 60 months, subject to a break clause after the initial 12 months. The tender aligns with Cantium's mission to provide tailored services in ICT, HR, and Finance, benefiting their extensive customer base, which includes Kent County Council and over 600 schools across the UK.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in managed print services and print outsourcing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in public sector contracts. With Cantium's commitment to achieving the best value for their clients, companies that can demonstrate innovation and efficiency in their service offerings will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested suppliers should prepare to engage proactively, leveraging their expertise to meet the specific needs of a Local Authority Trading Company that operates in a competitive public sector environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services

Notice Description

Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides tailored ICT, HR, and Finance services to its customers across the UK, including support for all Kent County Council offices and over 600 Schools. We're proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium Business Solutions Limited is looking to partner with the successful bidder(s) to be able to provide Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services for ourselves and to our customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for our customers. The contract is for a maximum length of 60 months based on an initial fixed term of 12 months after which a 3 months break clause will apply to the balance of the term. The contract will expire in its entirety after 60 months or earlier if the break clause is applied. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f678d2b-0dda-4dc3-9d36-cdeb851959d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2022 - 18 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4AE
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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