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Connect2Framework for Provision of Umbrella Services

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 15:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Commercial Services Kent Limited (CSKL) involves the contracting of umbrella payroll services. This initiative commenced on the 1st of April 2026, focusing on payroll management services across the United Kingdom. The process follows an open procedure method, ensuring a transparent and competitive tendering environment. Key dates include the standstill period ending on the 14th of April 2026, with the contract commencing from the 15th of April 2026 and running until the 30th of March 2034. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government classification, offering extensive opportunities to entities in this industry. The procurement process has reached the award stage, valued at £200 million, marking a significant investment in the sector.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in umbrella services, payroll management, and related financial services within the UK market. The open framework nature of the contract is conducive to both large enterprises and SMEs, with a rewarding scope for entities with proven reliability and the necessary SafeRec certification. CSKL's collaboration extends to local authorities, NHS bodies, police, and educational institutions, offering companies access to a broad public sector client base. SMEs accounted for a significant portion of the bids, indicating a robust competitive environment. The initiative invites technically and economically capable organisations to bolster their portfolio and expand their presence in the public sector network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect2Framework for Provision of Umbrella Services

Notice Description

Procurement for the supply of umbrella payroll services to CSKL and its partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd
Additional Buyers

Connect2Framework for Umbrella Company Services to the Public Sector

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
17
Supplier Names

Parasol Ltd

BIG FISH GROUP LIMITED

CHAMPION CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED

DANBRO WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LTD

FORETWO GROUP LIMITED

GIANT PROFESSIONAL LIMITED

MYPAY LIMITED

PAYSHIELD UMBRELLA SERVICES LIMITED

PAYSTREAM MY MAX LIMITED

PHILLIPS PAYROLL LTD

QUEST PAY SOLUTIONS NE LIMITED

RICSON HAPSTONE LTD

SAPPHIRE DNP LIMITED

SG Umbrella

SMARTWORK.COM LTD

TJW CONTRACT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

WORKWELL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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