Award

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2021 at 11:52

Tender

07 Dec 2020 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider" is initiated by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, located in West Malling, England. This open tender aims to appoint a partner who is an authorised UK Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider to supply Microsoft products for resale to Cantium's customers. The tender was published on 7 December 2020, with the submission deadline set for 11 January 2021. The contract period commences on 3 February 2021 and will last until 3 February 2026. The classification for this procurement falls under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions and Microsoft product management. Businesses that offer consulting, software development, or support services related to Microsoft products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this partnership. The requirements emphasise the need for an authorised CSP provider, signalling a chance for SMEs with the right credentials to engage in lucrative resale opportunities and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider

Notice Description

Cantium is looking to partner as a reseller with an Authorised UK Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider to act as the licence provider for Microsoft products for resale to its customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbc3c989-5943-4fc7-8a4b-87b7b3b54398
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d822a7f4-43cd-4064-a53b-01be45931970
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
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2021 - 3 Feb 2026 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 LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractsprocurement@cantium.solutions
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARROW ECS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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