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Adobe Licensing

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has concluded a procurement process for Adobe Licensing through a CCS aggregation, using RM6098 Lot 3 Software & Associated Services. The contracting process utilised a selective tendering method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under license management software packages, is marked as complete, with Bytes Software Services appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £355,031.22, commenced on 31 March 2026 and will run until 30 March 2029. The award stage was active as of 31 December 2025, with key dates indicating completion of the tender period by 2 December 2025, located in Chelmsford, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to engage due to the suitability criteria of the procurement process, though the awarded supplier is a large-scale operation. The procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, may appeal to businesses familiar with public sector collaboration or those aiming to establish relationships within the procurement landscape. SMEs looking to provide similar software services can learn from Bytes Software Services' approach to partnership and compliance within this structured procurement environment.

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Notice Title

Adobe Licensing

Notice Description

Adobe Licencing procured through the CCS aggregation. Using RM6098 Lot 3 Software & Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df9c3e64-8929-4c37-9484-3642a2055412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9295a-7ad9-4309-8ad6-10d03f1e1566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,031 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,031 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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