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title: "Network Reseller Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD"
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# Network Reseller Services

Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-553e7142-4398-4d2b-8f52-547db0631a9c

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## Summary

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a Local Authority Trading Company with ties to Kent County Council, is conducting an open tender for "Network Reseller Services." This opportunity falls within the IT services industry, specifically targeting telecommunication and network service providers across the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 15 January 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence on 15 February 2021 and extend until 15 February 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, aligning with the Crown Commercial Services Network Services 2 Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and internet services, particularly those capable of delivering data access and local connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other innovative service providers can leverage this partnership to expand their market presence, particularly if they can offer best value to Cantium's public sector clients and contribute efficiently to the specified services. The zero-value agreement allows businesses to focus on delivering value without upfront contractual risks, fostering a competitive 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 as a reseller with multiple UK Telecommunication & Network / Internet Service Providers. The aim of this partnership is to complement our offer on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 2 (NS2) Framework (Lot 1: Data access services and Lot 2: Local connectivity services). This partnership is also intended to include service delivery requirements outside of this framework but under the same terms. Any contractual offer made will be against a zero-value agreement as any sales will be based on best value for our customers 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/f522570e-36f1-472c-a3ca-0bdc0e804e83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4EA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVING NETWORKS; ICOM HOLDINGS LTD (T/A) BDR TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS; ONWAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f522570e-36f1-472c-a3ca-0bdc0e804e83
- 1 Dec 2020 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d525a40-9ecd-4a24-85b1-013a515b7295

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f522570e-36f1-472c-a3ca-0bdc0e804e83
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d525a40-9ecd-4a24-85b1-013a515b7295
  1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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