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Document Signing Software

OFCOM

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07 Apr 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process for electronic document signing software titled "Document Signing Software." The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and was conducted without competition, given its status as a below-threshold direct procurement. The award date was 5 March 2025, and the successful contractor, Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, will deliver the services throughout the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £187,185.96, commenced on 27 April 2025 and is scheduled to end on 26 April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and electronic software solutions, particularly those with expertise in document management systems. Large-scale enterprises capable of providing sophisticated and high-quality software packages that enhance digital workflow efficiencies would find this contract beneficial. Companies that can deliver seamless integration with existing platforms, robust security features, and user-friendly interfaces are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Document Signing Software

Notice Description

Electronic document signing software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£187,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADOBE SYSTEMS SOFTWARE IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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