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Adobe licenses for the current list of subscriptions held by NCC

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for Adobe licenses to manage their current subscription list. The contracting process was classified under the software package and information systems category, occurring in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract has been directly awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd with the award date on 10th November 2025, and the contract is set to run from 17th November 2025 to 17th November 2026. This procurement method was a direct award valued at £30,893.18 GBP, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software provision, particularly those with capabilities in supplying and managing Adobe licenses. SMEs and organisations within the VCSE sector are encouraged to engage in similar public procurement opportunities as Northumberland County Council recognises their suitability in delivering solutions tailored to their needs. Companies operating in the software industry within the UK are well-suited to compete, potentially expanding their business footprint within the public sector by fulfilling software and information systems requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe licenses for the current list of subscriptions held by NCC

Notice Description

Adobe licenses for the current list of subscriptions held by NCC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2743870e-31aa-4263-8097-8fb01193cbc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07cd557-b168-44f2-836a-2ec2d02dc650
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,893 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,893 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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