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Adobe Licenses 2026-2029

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Adobe Licenses from 2026 to 2029 was conducted by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and is classified under the industry category of "Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package". This contract, valued at £420,000, covers locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The procurement utilized a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement, with Bytes Software Services Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract period began on 5th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th March 2029, with the award process being completed as of 7th April 2026.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses capable of supplying productivity software to government departments. It presents a lucrative market for large-scale suppliers, as evidenced by the award to Bytes Software Services Limited. However, the procurement process also indicates a suitable environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), inviting them to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses with expertise in software provisioning and a robust understanding of public sector requirements could find significant growth opportunities through similar engagements, particularly in regions outlined by the contract’s delivery scope.

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Notice Title

Adobe Licenses 2026-2029

Notice Description

The provision of Adobe Licenses for the Department for Business and Trade. This procurement was run via a Crown Commercial Service Aggregation, on behalf of DBT and other government departments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd1263e6-6cd1-46c4-8890-276cb4ed4f6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f61aa28-91c6-4c5a-8d47-6dbfea025689
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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