Tender

Contact Centre Software Solution

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2022 at 13:15

Tender

07 Jul 2022 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) based in West Malling, UK, is currently managing the procurement process for a "Contact Centre Software Solution". This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for receipt of tenders set for 12th August 2022. The contract is envisioned for an initial period of 12 months, extendable by up to two additional 12-month terms, with a total potential duration of 60 months provided all terms are adhered to. Bids must be submitted electronically, and particular emphasis will be placed on quality alongside pricing in the evaluation criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT services, particularly those proficient in contact centre solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and quality in their offerings, along with an understanding of public sector procurement requirements, are particularly well-placed to compete in this environment. The zero-value agreement framework allows for flexible engagement, providing potential reselling avenues, which could be attractive for SMEs looking to expand their client portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contact Centre Software Solution

Notice Description

Cantium Business Solutions Limited (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 within the Education, Local Authority, Health and the Private sector. As a LatCo we are 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 is looking for a Contact Centre software solution for use primarily by ourselves but with the option to resale by Cantium to our customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two x 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation via the Kent Business Portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cantium Business Solutions Limited (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 within the Education, Local Authority, Health and the Private sector. As a LatCo we are 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 is looking for a Contact Centre software solution for use primarily by ourselves but with the option to resale by Cantium to our customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for ourselves and for our customers. This Agreement is for a 36 months term based on an initial fixed 12 month period, after which a 3 months break clause may be applied to the balance of the term by the buyer. The contract will expire in its entirety after the 36 months unless the break clause is applied earlier, or it is extended. The buyer has the right to request up to two x 12-month extensions to this contract, providing the supplier with a minimum notice of 30 days prior to the contract end date. Therefore, the maximum possible contract length will be 60 months. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation via the Kent Business Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034fa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021574-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 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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