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Adobe Software Licences

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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03 Jul 2025 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has concluded a procurement process titled "Adobe Software Licences" under the industry category of software package and information systems. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and has now reached the award stage, with Bytes Software Services Limited announced as the supplier. The contract, valued at £41,312, begins on 5th July 2025 and spans until 4th July 2026. The organisation is based in Croydon, England, with delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This procurement opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), opening potential business growth avenues for companies specialising in software and associated services.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially SMEs, to expand their market reach and solidify their presence in the public sector. By supplying Adobe software over a 12-month period, businesses can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities in fulfilling large-scale software needs across varied geographical regions. This marks an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in software distribution, particularly those with prior experience in managing framework agreements, to align themselves with governmental procurement and explore further growth opportunities both locally and internationally.

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Notice Title

Adobe Software Licences

Notice Description

KCS Software and Associated Services Y23065 - Adobe Software Licences allocated per user as per the following: 112x Acrobat Pro, 5x Captivate, 7x Creative Cloud, 6x InCopy, 3x InDesign, 2x Premiere Pro licences, 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f139908-addb-42a7-98ad-aa89f8223584
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335a637e-70d7-4ab0-af7f-aefc138c4085
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
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
£41,312 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,312 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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