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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Adobe Software Licensing" has been concluded by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located in London, UK. This tender, classified under the industry category of software-related services, involves the provision of Adobe software licences across regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £116,086.61. The procurement method was unspecified, listed as "Other - ". The tender period closed on 11th March 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 16th May 2026 to 15th March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the software services sector, that can manage large-scale software licensing. Although the suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) was not indicated, larger companies like Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, which was awarded this contract, seem well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Companies equipped with the resources to provide comprehensive software solutions spanning diverse geographical locations would find significant growth potential in similar procurement processes from this buying authority.

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Notice Title

Adobe Software Licensing

Notice Description

The provision of Adobe Software Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673e6d59-b0ff-4b80-ba52-a752fdb01709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,086 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,086 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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