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03 Jul 2026 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Limited has completed a procurement process focused on the provision of Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services for educational establishments across the United Kingdom. The procurement, identified by reference CNTR0038749-CSG003273, falls under the services category with a specific focus on the installation services of line telephony equipment, as classified by CPV code 51340000. This contract, valued at £3,000,000, was awarded on 30th June 2026. The procurement method was limited, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition as it was conducted under the CCS framework RM6116 (Network Services 3). The award decisions were based on a comprehensive set of quality criteria, including customer service and minimizing disruption.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale communication service providers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector within the UK. Businesses such as Wave9 Managed Services Limited and CoConnect Limited, which were awarded the contract, are well-suited to meet the demands due to their large operational scale and proficiency in providing managed communication services. Companies with capabilities in delivering robust broadband solutions within the framework of public procurement are especially positioned to benefit from such opportunities, helping them grow and reinforce their service offerings in the public education domain.

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Notice Title

CNTR0038749-CSG003273 Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services

Notice Description

Broadband Communication Solutions & Associated Telephony Services for education establishments

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender process in accordance with CCS framework RM6116 (Network Services 3)

Procurement Information

The suppliers awarded in accordance with CCS Framework Network Services 3 (RM6116).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062561-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 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 LIMITED
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
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
2
Supplier Names

COCONNECT

WAVE9 MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

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