Tender

Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

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Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd is currently seeking bids for their tender titled "Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services," classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. Located in West Malling, UK, this procurement process is at the Tender stage, with bids due by 28 March 2022. The contract, valued at £100 million, is intended to provide essential print services over a maximum period of 60 months, starting with an initial term of 12 months, followed by a potential break clause.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in managed print solutions and outsourcing services, especially those with experience in the public sector. Businesses that emphasise quality, innovation, and value-added services, such as social value propositions, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With Cantium's commitment to best value for their clients, participating companies should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet mandatory requirements and provide high-quality service throughout the contract period.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005113-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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