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UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services

Cantium Business Solutions Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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18 Jun 2026 at 15:20

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Nov 2025 at 16:05

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16 Sep 2025 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Limited, a Local Authority Trading Company owned by Kent County Council, has completed its procurement process to partner with an Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider. The tender, titled "UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services," involves supplying Microsoft products for resale to Cantium’s customers across the UK, within the education, local authority, and private sectors. This open procedure began on 3rd February 2026 and aims to operate for up to 60 months, including possible extensions. With a contract value estimated at £7 million, the procurement process included the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and was conducted under an open procedure classification. The primary location for the contract’s execution is the United Kingdom, focusing on the information technology sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software industry, especially those looking to leverage their experience as resellers of Microsoft products. With the emphasis on innovation and client value, companies capable of providing added-value services alongside Microsoft licensing would be well-suited to engage with Cantium. The partnership with a large-scale organisation like Cantium offers substantial prospects for sustained business growth and revenue generation over the contract period. Additionally, alignment with Cantium's Supply Chain Charter and the delivery of quality and value-added services will be critical for businesses wanting to establish a successful collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services

Notice Description

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, and its trading brands (Cantium), is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) delivering ICT managed services that is ultimately owned by Kent County Council (KCC) and is part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG). Cantium, and its trading brands, provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, 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 supports its customers by offering advice and guidance on the use of Information Technology to maximise the business benefits of current systems and support the delivery of new products and services. 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. This Agreement shall commence on 3rd February 2026 and shall continue in force for up to 36 months unless terminated in accordance with the partner contractual conditions or extended in accordance with clause 2.6. 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. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for our customers. However, the total contract value over the 60 month period is estimated at circa PS7 million inclusive of VAT. All bidders are to confirm alignment with the principles of Cantium's Supply Chain Charter. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month contract extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057681-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cantium Business Solutions Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
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 ENTERPRISE COMPUTING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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