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Adobe Licenses

OFCOM

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13 Mar 2026 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Adobe Licenses was conducted by OFCOM, headquartered at Riverside House, London, under the CPV classification for software packages and information systems. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement managed by Crown Commercial Services under RM6098. Key dates included the tender end date on 16th January 2026, the award date on 10th February 2026, and the contract commencement on 7th April 2026, running until 6th April 2029. This contracting process is categorised under "goods" and extends delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, with an overall contract value of £156,504.70.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software products, especially those capable of providing Adobe licensing solutions. Companies with a keen interest in government contracts, and those designated as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. The procurement process managed by OFCOM allows for strategic partnerships and business growth through engagement with a large-scale buyer, enhancing networking and reputation within the technology services sector. The awarded supplier, Bytes Software Services Limited, exemplifies the successful utilisation of procurement frameworks to secure lucrative contracts.

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Notice Title

Adobe Licenses

Notice Description

Adobe Licenses Additional information: This procurement was run under the aggregated Procurement run by Crown Commercial Services under RM6098 for the provision of Technology Products and Associated Services, Lot 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dbda6ae-b69a-4a81-8cd9-030960b06485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066c191a-52a8-4767-9eba-6db000338f58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,504 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,504 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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