---
title: "ICT Managed Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# ICT Managed Services

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c0c

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council, acting on behalf of the Canterbury Environment Company (CEC), has completed the procurement process for the provision of ICT Managed Services. This contract, under the open procurement method, is categorized within the IT services sector, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Concluded with an award to Akita Systems Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), the contract commenced on 9th January 2026 and is anticipated to end on 8th January 2029, with potential extension subject to satisfactory service performance. The services encompass the region identified as UKJ4 in the United Kingdom, with the contract's total gross value approximating £196,263.39.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those adept in managing ICT solutions for public sector clients. SMEs stand to benefit notably, as evidenced by Akita Systems Limited's successful bid. With the contract focusing on critical KPIs such as incident response times and customer satisfaction, companies with expertise in effective service delivery and performance measurement are well-suited to leverage such public contracts for business growth and development. Engaging in this contract can enhance a firm's credentials and possibly provide a recurring revenue stream through potential contract renewals based on performance.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company ("CEC") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of ICT Managed Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to early November 2025 and will continue for a period of 3 years, (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended up to 31 January 2029, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services and at CEC's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022809-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2028-09-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £183,500 |
| Lots value | £183,500 |
| Awards value | £163,552 |
| Contracts value | £163,552 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKITA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022809-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072312-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 11:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050498-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022809-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072312-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050498-2025
  21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.akita.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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