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NHS Adobe Licensing Renewal 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NHS Adobe Licensing Renewal 2026," conducted through a call-off contract from the Crown Commercial Services framework, addresses the need for software licensing of Adobe products. The contracting authority, NHS England, located at 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, actively engages in improving its technology infrastructure for healthcare systems. The contract is designated under the industry category for software packages and information systems, with a commencement date in April 2026 extending through March 2029. The procurement involved a selective method, with a tender completion date at 17:00 on 2nd December 2025, ultimately resulting in the award being made on 6th March 2026, valued at £1,029,083.85.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly suited to large-scale software service providers specialising in licencing solutions. Bytes Software Services Limited has been awarded the contract, highlighting the procuring entity's preference for established companies capable of managing substantial software deployment. Businesses catering to the health sector and capable of delivering comprehensive technological solutions stand to benefit from engaging with similar procurement processes, particularly those aimed at enhancing digital capabilities in public health institutions. Small to medium enterprises might find participation challenging unless specifically accommodated by the procurement strategy. Nonetheless, adhering to framework agreements could broaden competitive opportunities in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

NHS Adobe Licensing Renewal 2026

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract for the supply of software licensing for Adobe products. Additional information: Call-Off Contract for the supply of software licensing for Adobe products, awarded following an aggregated procurement (ref. NFC199) conducted by Crown Commercial Services under the CCS Technology Products & Associated Service 2 framework (RM6098).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7d495ae-1697-4c5c-9cfe-892ed8dcc38e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36f54d1-ed88-4282-87c8-ac86dc28c1d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,029,083 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,029,083 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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