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GCloud14 Framework

CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD

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08 May 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the "GCloud14 Framework" was conducted by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a regional authority based in West Malling, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the IT software package industry category, specifically focusing on the "Darktrace Active AI Security Platform." Conducted under the procurement method known as "limited," the procedure did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The award phase is complete, with EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY LIMITED chosen as the supplier. The contract, active since 7th May 2026, is part of the GCloud14 Framework under legal directive 2014/24/EU, which is outside the scope of standard procurement applications. Delivery will take place across the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service providers capable of supplying sophisticated software solutions. Companies specialising in cybersecurity and AI-driven security platforms would find this contract particularly attractive, given the emphasis on the "Darktrace Active AI Security Platform." With a procurement method that bypasses traditional competition, businesses already positioned within the GCloud framework, like EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY LIMITED, are perfectly suited to leverage such opportunities, allowing them to expand their footprint in the public sector IT services market.

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Notice Title

GCloud14 Framework

Notice Description

Darktrace Active AI Security Platform

Procurement Information

Direct Award from the GCloud14 Framework RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069479
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY

Further Information

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