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CEFAS26-80 Adobe Licenses

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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21 May 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS26-80 Adobe Licenses" in the software-related services category. This tender followed a direct procurement method using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services (Cefas DA) on 31st March 2026, with a contract period starting on 11th April 2026 and ending on 10th May 2027. The total contract value is GBP 19,561.54. Delivery addresses include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, especially those capable of supplying Adobe licenses and related products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for such opportunities given the procurement's suitability requirements. Involvement in this contract can enhance business portfolios and expand client bases in various geographical regions, thereby fostering business growth. This procurement reflects CEFAS's focus on leveraging targeted supplier expertise, facilitating effective market engagement for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-80 Adobe Licenses

Notice Description

1 year license agreement through KCS Software Products and Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcf35d6f-3602-41b5-9fc1-5718a963067f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66cd285-ed2d-45a1-b056-680ab06459d7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,561 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,561 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2027 1-2 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
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES (CEFAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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