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NFC 199 DfE Adobe Software2026 - 2029

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 Apr 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a public procurement process titled "NFC 199 DfE Adobe Software 2026 - 2029," which concerns the supply of Adobe licences. The procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems and covers various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The process was completed using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in the award stage on 9th March 2026, with the contract running from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2029. The value of the contract awarded to Bytes Software Services Ltd amounts to £591,304.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises able to deliver software products and services at scale, particularly those specialising in software licensing. Large enterprises in the technology sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities given the scope and specific requirements outlined in the contract. Though not suited for small or voluntary sector enterprises, businesses capable of navigating complex frameworks and operating across diverse geographic locations, spanning from the UK to international territories, may find attractive prospects through contracts like these.

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Notice Title

NFC 199 DfE Adobe Software2026 - 2029

Notice Description

Contract Award - DfE Adobe Licences 2026 - 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fe05679-be37-410d-ace3-7057cb3bbc19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c479cf-aee5-459a-995e-48ee1dd3bd3d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£164,251 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£591,304 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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