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Device-as-a-Service (DaaS)

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd

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Tender

08 Oct 2026 at 17:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cantium Business Solutions Limited is seeking one or more preferred suppliers to provide a Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution for its own use and for its customers. The requirement covers end-user hardware together with associated services, including hardware installation, consultancy and support with hardware selection. Cantium is a local authority trading company within the Global Commercial Services Group, ultimately owned by Kent County Council. The devices and related services are intended for use by Cantium and its customers across the United Kingdom.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The single-lot procurement was estimated at approximately £16 million including VAT across the full possible term; the agreement itself is described as zero-value, with sales based on best value for customers. The initial contract period runs from 20 June 2027 to 19 June 2030, with up to two 12-month extensions, giving a possible end date of 19 June 2032. Enquiries were due by 21 October 2026 at 23:59 BST, and bids by 3 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The award decision was scheduled by 11 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Evaluation is entirely quality-based: mandatory non-technical requirements count for 20%, general requirements 30%, value-added services 30%, and key performance indicators 20%.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to provide and manage hardware as a service, rather than simply sell devices. Relevant strengths include selecting appropriate hardware, supplying equipment, installation and associated consultancy, alongside value-added services and the ability to meet performance indicators. Suppliers should be prepared to address mandatory non-technical and general requirements, since these account for half of the quality assessment; the remaining assessment focuses on added services and performance. The requirement serves both Cantium and its public-sector and other customers across the UK, so bidders should be equipped to support a broad customer base and deliver a continuing service over a multi-year agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Device-as-a-Service (DaaS)

Notice Description

Cantium Business Solutions and its trading brands (Cantium) is a Local Authority trading company (LATCo). We operate as part of the Global Commercial Services Group of companies (CSG) ultimately owned by Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium therefore plays a vital role in supporting both the public sector and the interests of the wider community. Cantium Business Solutions is looking to appoint one or more preferred suppliers for delivery of Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution including associated hardware and services for use by ourselves and to our customers. This Agreement shall commence on 20th June 2027 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 2.8. 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 PS16million inclusive of VAT. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Hardware./9Q2GJ7S9QS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Q2GJ7S9QS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Agreement shall commence on 20th June 2027 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 2.8. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095418-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

51611100 - Hardware installation services

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Further Information

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