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05 Jun 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microsoft Premier Support" was conducted by Cantium Business Solutions Limited, situated in West Malling, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of Computer support and consultancy services and pertains to the UK region. The procurement was completed as of 5th June 2026, following a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition." It involves a contract that commenced on 5th June 2026 and will conclude on 12th May 2027, awarded to Microsoft Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Reading, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth by enabling companies specialising in IT services and support to engage in the public sector market. Businesses adept in delivering advisory and support services, particularly those with expertise in Microsoft software and cloud services, would be well-suited to engage in future procurements of this nature. The procurement indicates a demand for reactive support management and proactive remote problem resolution, thus presenting a recurring opportunity for IT consultancy firms to connect with public sector buyers like Cantium Business Solutions Limited.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Premier Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Premier Support Services. Advisory Services Hourly Advisory Services Service Delivery Management Extended Reactive Support Management for Partner Service Delivery Management Partner On-Prem Problem Resolution Hours Problem Resolution Support Partner All Cloud Problem Resolution (PRS) Incidents Problem Resolution Support Partner All Cloud Problem Resolution (PRS) Fee Problem Resolution Support Custom Proactive Remote

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,105 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 12 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

MICROSOFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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