---
title: "UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b8e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services

Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b8e

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## Summary

Cantium Business Solutions Limited, a Local Authority Trading Company owned by Kent County Council, has completed its procurement process to partner with an Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider. The tender, titled "UK Authorised Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider with Added Value Services," involves supplying Microsoft products for resale to Cantium’s customers across the UK, within the education, local authority, and private sectors. This open procedure began on 3rd February 2026 and aims to operate for up to 60 months, including possible extensions. With a contract value estimated at £7 million, the procurement process included the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and was conducted under an open procedure classification. The primary location for the contract’s execution is the United Kingdom, focusing on the information technology sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software industry, especially those looking to leverage their experience as resellers of Microsoft products. With the emphasis on innovation and client value, companies capable of providing added-value services alongside Microsoft licensing would be well-suited to engage with Cantium. The partnership with a large-scale organisation like Cantium offers substantial prospects for sustained business growth and revenue generation over the contract period. Additionally, alignment with Cantium's Supply Chain Charter and the delivery of quality and value-added services will be critical for businesses wanting to establish a successful collaboration.

## Notice

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, and its trading brands (Cantium), is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) delivering ICT managed services that is ultimately owned by Kent County Council (KCC) and is part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG). Cantium, and its trading brands, provides ICT Managed Services to its customers across the UK within the Education, Local Authority, and the Private sector. As a LATCo, we are 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 supports its customers by offering advice and guidance on the use of Information Technology to maximise the business benefits of current systems and support the delivery of new products and services. Cantium is looking to partner as a reseller with an Authorised UK Microsoft CSP Indirect Provider to act as the licence provider for Microsoft products for resale to its customers. This Agreement shall commence on 3rd February 2026 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 2.6. 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 PS7 million inclusive of VAT. All bidders are to confirm alignment with the principles of Cantium's Supply Chain Charter. Further background and technical information can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional 2 x 12 month contract extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057681-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARROW ENTERPRISE COMPUTING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:20 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057681-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017424-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075369-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057681-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017424-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075369-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057051-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17935
  Commercially redacted Mid-Tier Award Form added

## Notice URLs

- https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2U5ZP54V3W
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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