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GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses

British Business Bank

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17 Mar 2026 at 07:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, managed the procurement process for acquiring various non-Microsoft licenses, including Adobe Acrobat Pro and Express for Enterprise. The contract was awarded under the framework RM6098 for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 and has been directly awarded to CDW Limited, a large supplier based in London. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for license management software, is valued at £340,526.30 and covers global delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The tender process culminated in the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 9 June 2025 to 1 June 2026, highlighting strategic dates for businesses interested in similar future opportunities.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses operating in the software license management sector. While the contract has been awarded and is complete, it sets a precedent for future opportunities through the British Business Bank. Enterprises focusing on technology products and services can leverage this framework for direct awards, similar to CDW Limited’s success. With such global delivery requirements, firms with international reach alongside robust software solutions stand well-placed to compete in similar contracts moving forward. Expansion in this sector could be particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to broaden their portfolio within various international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 March 2026 for the following reason: Additional licences Adobe Acrobat Pro and Express for Enterprise(various Non-Microsoft Licenses procured using RM6098 technology Products & associated Services 2. the licenses have been direct awarded utilising the framework T&Cs)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d998e674-3a3a-4301-919e-7a1991ebde05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec2762c-78e6-4dfa-919e-e72569d6fb4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,526 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,526 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Business Bank
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2GQ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW Limited

Further Information

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