Award

Renewal of Adobe Licenses

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 08:18

Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, involves the renewal of Adobe Licenses. Categorised under the software package and information systems industry, this tender is part of the public authority - sub-central government classification. The procurement method employed was open competition, with the process reaching the award stage as of 14th May 2025. The contract, valued at £15,800, was signed on 28th April 2025, with a contract period extending from 28th April 2025 to 28th April 2026. The initial tender phase ended on 14th April 2025.

This tender offers expansive business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software provision and digital solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger corporations with a focus on Adobe and related technologies would be well-suited to compete in such opportunities. By engaging in this tender process, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and client base, particularly those with IT and software expertise, offering renewals and maintenance of software licenses. Companies registered on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s e-procurement portal had the opportunity to participate in the tendering process.

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Notice Title

Renewal of Adobe Licenses

Notice Description

Renewal of the Commission's suite of Adobe Licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: the Commission reserves the right to amend the number and types of licenses supported covered during the period of the contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for two further one year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021065-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cwgc.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 7DX
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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