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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, coordinated by Cantium Business Solutions Limited, involves the provision of "MIS/FIS Licensing & Support" services, specifically focused on educational software packages. This tender falls under the industry category of goods and is intended for a variety of regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations. The procurement has been completed, with the award being issued on 29th June 2026 and the contract set to run from 1st April 2027 until 31st March 2033. The procurement method was unique as "Other," suggesting a tailored approach outside typical procedures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational software sector, with a substantial contract valued at £1,200,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bromcom Computers PLC and Arbor Education Partners Limited have already been identified as suppliers, demonstrating the suitability for similar sized companies looking to expand into educational technology services. Businesses with capabilities in software development and support for educational institutions are ideally positioned to compete and grow their market presence through such contracts.

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Notice Title

MIS/FIS Licensing & Support

Notice Description

MIS/FIS Licensing & Support for schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3f3a421-4a99-461b-b8c5-614e5f701228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44983f0a-8f8d-44de-b156-23bb0418b928
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
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
2
Supplier Names

ARBOR EDUCATION PARTNERS

BROMCOM COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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