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GB-Bristol: Adobe Licences

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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11 Apr 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, located in Bristol, UK, has completed the award stage for a tender titled "GB-Bristol: Adobe Licences" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement process, valued at £7,037.36, covers the South West region and adheres to a timeline with the tender period ending on 22 March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 24 March 2025 to 23 March 2026. The contract has been awarded to Academia Ltd, a supplier based in Hemel Hempstead.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing Adobe licences. As the procurement method was unspecified, firms with experience in government contracts, especially those from the South West region, could leverage their expertise to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract a beneficial entry point to expand their market presence, given the specialised nature of the software services required. However, it is important to note that this tender was not indicated as being suitable specifically for SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Adobe Licences

Notice Description

Adobe licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5b5409c-564e-4e9c-9186-4cb430b2de3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ecab7f-e26d-43cc-8640-3143d9e5922b
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£7,037 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,037 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
paul.halsall@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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