---
title: "GCloud14 Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069479"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# GCloud14 Framework

Buyer: CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069479

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for the "GCloud14 Framework" was conducted by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, a regional authority based in West Malling, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the IT software package industry category, specifically focusing on the "Darktrace Active AI Security Platform." Conducted under the procurement method known as "limited," the procedure did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The award phase is complete, with EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY LIMITED chosen as the supplier. The contract, active since 7th May 2026, is part of the GCloud14 Framework under legal directive 2014/24/EU, which is outside the scope of standard procurement applications. Delivery will take place across the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service providers capable of supplying sophisticated software solutions. Companies specialising in cybersecurity and AI-driven security platforms would find this contract particularly attractive, given the emphasis on the "Darktrace Active AI Security Platform." With a procurement method that bypasses traditional competition, businesses already positioned within the GCloud framework, like EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY LIMITED, are perfectly suited to leverage such opportunities, allowing them to expand their footprint in the public sector IT services market.

## Notice

Darktrace Active AI Security Platform

### Procurement Information

Direct Award from the GCloud14 Framework RM1557.14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042416-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTIUM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD |
| 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 | EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042416-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/

## Provenance

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