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Provision of Adobe Licenses for Cabinet Office and GDS

CABINET OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of Adobe Licenses, with the award dated 30 March 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling, and productivity software packages. The delivery address is located in Westminster, London, England, with a postal code of SW1A 2BQ. The process, managed by a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed from a tender initiation to a completed award stage. The tender period concluded on 15 March 2026, and the contract is active from 17 March 2026 until 30 March 2029, with a total contract value of £600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in software package provision, particularly companies supplying productivity and multimedia software solutions. The awarded contract to Bytes Software Services Limited demonstrates a successful business opportunity, reinforcing their position in the market. This framework-driven procurement method is suited for companies able to deliver comprehensive software utilities and support, potentially enhancing growth and industry reputation through such government partnerships. Small and medium enterprises, however, may find these opportunities less accessible due to suitability specifications excluding SME and VCSE involvement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Adobe Licenses for Cabinet Office and GDS

Notice Description

Provision of Adobe Licenses for Cabinet Office and GDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7b173a1-8993-451c-bdb6-37a1324eef2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4e81f82-a7de-4399-9a44-ce3b0fb3aa15
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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