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Adobe Licences

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office has completed a procurement process for Adobe Licences, focusing on software licences needed for document creation, editing, and digital content management. This procurement falls under the industry category of "services" with the CPV code 48310000, "Document creation software package." The process was undertaken via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was finalized with an award dated 2nd March 2026. This contract covers a delivery location in the North West, United Kingdom, and has a contract period commencing on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 30th March 2029, with a total contract value of £143,286.75 GBP.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the software services sector, as Bytes Software Services Limited has been awarded the contract. While the contract does not specifically seek SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in software licensing and digital content solutions, especially those capable of effectively servicing the North West of England, stand to benefit from similar future tenders. Participating in framework agreements can be a pathway to securing government contracts and enhancing business growth.

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Notice Title

Adobe Licences

Notice Description

Provision of software licences for document creation, editing, and digital content management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7137df2-6f20-49e4-a1d0-25b3da1442be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e93cc5-44be-4a1d-bc2f-c2cf3e3091f4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48310000 - Document creation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,286 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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