Planning

UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED (T/A EIS)

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Limited (trading as EIS) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of an authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with added value services. The potential contract involves distributing Microsoft products for resale to their customers, as well as providing additional valued services. This procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated gross value of £7,000,000. The opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, and prospective suppliers should note a future notice date set for 1st September 2025. The planned contract period is from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2031, providing a substantial time frame for interested parties to engage in strategic partnerships and service provisions.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the software package and IT services industry, specifically those that are or can partner with an Authorised UK Microsoft CSP and can act as a distributor. The procurement is above threshold, indicating a sizable and potentially lucrative contract. Businesses that have capabilities in information technology services, coupled with experience in distributing software products, stand to benefit greatly. Companies that can offer high-value services alongside distribution will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender process, creating avenues for business expansion and increased market presence in the UK.

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Notice Title

UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services

Notice Description

Cantium t/a EIS 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. We are also looking for the partner to be a UK Tier 1 Authorised Distributor who can provide added value services. To view this notice, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952337355

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025078-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED (T/A EIS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractsprocurement@cantium.solutions
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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