Award

Network Reseller Services

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

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Award

09 Feb 2021 at 10:10

Award Notice
Tender

01 Dec 2020 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company with ties to Kent County Council, is conducting an open tender for "Network Reseller Services." This opportunity falls within the IT services industry, specifically targeting telecommunication and network service providers across the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 15 January 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 15 February 2021 and extend until 15 February 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, aligning with the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 2 Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and internet services, particularly those capable of delivering data access and local connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other innovative service providers can leverage this partnership to expand their market presence, particularly if they can offer best value to Cantium's public sector clients and contribute efficiently to the specified services. The zero-value agreement allows businesses to focus on delivering value without upfront contractual risks, fostering a competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Reseller 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 as a reseller with multiple UK Telecommunication & Network / Internet Service Providers. The aim of this partnership is to complement our offer on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 2 (NS2) Framework (Lot 1: Data access services and Lot 2: Local connectivity services). This partnership is also intended to include service delivery requirements outside of this framework but under the same terms. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for our customers Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-553e7142-4398-4d2b-8f52-547db0631a9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f522570e-36f1-472c-a3ca-0bdc0e804e83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 4EA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EVOLVING NETWORKS

ICOM HOLDINGS LTD (T/A) BDR TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS

ONWAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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