Award

Adobe Sign 25/26 Contract Order Form (con_28696)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the Department for Education, centred on the provision of Acrobat Sign services for business transactions, labelled as "Adobe Sign 25/26 Contract Order Form (con_28696)." Falling under the "Land rental or sale services" category, this contract involves multiple regions within the United Kingdom, namely the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The award was completed on 26th September 2025, with the tender stage previously ending on 19th September 2025, and the contract running from 18th October 2025 to 17th October 2027. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process was tagged under the Award stage as of 28th October 2025, with the contract being valued at £19,995.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Akhter Computers, an SME, was successfully awarded the contract, suggesting that similar businesses proficient in providing digital signature solutions could resonate well with such procurement needs. Engaging in public sector contracts, such as this one involving electronic business transactions, positions businesses to potentially establish long-term relationships with key government departments like the Department for Education, thus expanding their reach and recognition within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Adobe Sign 25/26 Contract Order Form (con_28696)

Notice Description

"Acrobat Sign for Business Transactions"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3929591a-dfe4-4c2b-a7c2-77fe6382d35a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cfd96f-67dc-4ffe-9845-0d9376092f01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70320000 - Land rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2027 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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