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MHCLG Adobe Licensing

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:37

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23 Mar 2026 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) awarded a contract titled "MHCLG Adobe Licensing," classified under the industry category of Document Creation Software Package (CPV Code 48310000). This procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement (RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services, Lot 3: Software & Associated Services). The contract, valued at £282,249.51 GBP, is active from 12th March 2026 until 30th March 2029 and will be conducted within the United Kingdom. The relevant award update was published on 24th March 2026, following the initial award notification on 23rd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and associated services. Companies capable of providing Adobe ETLA Licences and Support as part of the technology products sector will find this contract advantageous. Despite already being awarded to Bytes Software Services Limited, understanding the procurement process used by the MHCLG and the selective method employed could guide SMEs in preparing competitive offers for future opportunities, especially those linked to framework agreements.

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Notice Title

MHCLG Adobe Licensing

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. The contract has been awarded under RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services (Lot 3: Software & Associated Services). Adobe ETLA Licences and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32a036d3-050a-4c4b-86f7-5c68c67304b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cbc251-60c0-4302-87bd-77ae543e25b1
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

48310000 - Document creation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£282,249 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£282,249 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

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