--- title: "Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2022-02-24" --- # Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16c7cfa9-f9f9-49d4-9913-13b9967c4bf8.json) ## Summary Cantium Business Solutions Ltd has undertaken a procurement process for "Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services" within the services industry category, located in West Malling, England. This open procedure tender was published on 24th February 2022, with the tender period closing on 28th March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 19th April 2022 and will last for a maximum duration of 60 months, subject to a break clause after the initial 12 months. The tender aligns with Cantium's mission to provide tailored services in ICT, HR, and Finance, benefiting their extensive customer base, which includes Kent County Council and over 600 schools across the UK. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in managed print services and print outsourcing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in public sector contracts. With Cantium's commitment to achieving the best value for their clients, companies that can demonstrate innovation and efficiency in their service offerings will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Interested suppliers should prepare to engage proactively, leveraging their expertise to meet the specific needs of a Local Authority Trading Company that operates in a competitive public sector environment. ## Notice Cantium Business Solutions (Cantium) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo), whose ultimate parent company is Kent County Council (KCC). Cantium provides tailored ICT, HR, and Finance services to its customers across the UK, including support for all Kent County Council offices and over 600 Schools. We're proud of our Public Sector heritage, which has given us a foundation in business delivery and infrastructure insight. This uniquely enables us to drive innovation and progressive practices to deliver the best value for our clients. Cantium Business Solutions Limited is looking to partner with the successful bidder(s) to be able to provide Full Managed Print Services and Print Outsourcing Services for ourselves and to our customers. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for our customers. The contract is for a maximum length of 60 months based on an initial fixed term of 12 months after which a 3 months break clause will apply to the balance of the term. The contract will expire in its entirety after 60 months or earlier if the break clause is applied. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f678d2b-0dda-4dc3-9d36-cdeb851959d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2022 - 18 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment ## Release History - 24 Feb 2022 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f678d2b-0dda-4dc3-9d36-cdeb851959d4 - 24 Feb 2022 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1cad45-c644-4e35-8c40-2e94b5a2d9fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f678d2b-0dda-4dc3-9d36-cdeb851959d4 24th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1cad45-c644-4e35-8c40-2e94b5a2d9fc 24th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cantium.solutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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