Award

ICT Managed Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 10:52

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council, acting on behalf of the Canterbury Environment Company (CEC), has completed the procurement process for the provision of ICT Managed Services. This contract, under the open procurement method, is categorized within the IT services sector, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Concluded with an award to Akita Systems Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), the contract commenced on 9th January 2026 and is anticipated to end on 8th January 2029, with potential extension subject to satisfactory service performance. The services encompass the region identified as UKJ4 in the United Kingdom, with the contract's total gross value approximating £196,263.39.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those adept in managing ICT solutions for public sector clients. SMEs stand to benefit notably, as evidenced by Akita Systems Limited's successful bid. With the contract focusing on critical KPIs such as incident response times and customer satisfaction, companies with expertise in effective service delivery and performance measurement are well-suited to leverage such public contracts for business growth and development. Engaging in this contract can enhance a firm's credentials and possibly provide a recurring revenue stream through potential contract renewals based on performance.

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Notice Title

ICT Managed Services

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company ("CEC") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of ICT Managed Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to early November 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 years, (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended up to 31 January 2029, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services and at CEC's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£183,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£183,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£163,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£163,552 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-09-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKITA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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