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GMCA 1571 Adobe Suite licenses

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Aug 2025 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1571 Adobe Suite licences" has been managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which is based in Manchester, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction equipment (CPV: 43000000). This tender has progressed to the award stage, with a direct award procurement method, indicating a single predetermined supplier was chosen without a competitive process. The relevant stages of this procurement included a tender period that concluded on 1st July 2025, and the award was made active on 5th July 2025. The contract, valued at £30,356.64, commenced on 14th July 2025 and will continue until 13th July 2026. The procurement is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large businesses specialising in software supply, particularly those experienced in providing software solutions on a global scale. The award to Phoenix Software Ltd highlights the benefits for established companies with the capability to support clients such as local government authorities with their software needs. As public entities increasingly require comprehensive software solutions, businesses with expertise in delivering software licences and related services may find lucrative growth opportunities within similar procurement processes. Given the direct award method utilised, connections and strong relationships with potential buying organisations could be advantageous for businesses looking to position themselves as ideal suppliers for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1571 Adobe Suite licenses

Notice Description

Procurement of Adobe Suite licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66119806-d962-43d0-998c-1c7ad6344da1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,356 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,356 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 1-2 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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