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NRW/21497 Adobe Software - Annual Renewal

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has completed a procurement process for the annual renewal of Adobe Software, designated as contract NRW/21497, within the goods industry category. The procurement was carried out in the Norwich region (UKH15), United Kingdom, under a direct method labeled 'Below threshold - without competition'. The contract was awarded on 25 March 2025 and runs until 25 March 2026, with a total contract value of £40,430.40 gross. The software package is categorized under the CPV classification 48000000. PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, a large supplier based in York, assumed the role of supplier, and the procurement is finalized as indicated on 7 January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialized in software supply and IT services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale renewals or serving public sector clients. Enterprises similar to PHOENIX SOFTWARE LIMITED, with capability in handling major software support or renewal contracts, would be well-placed to engage in similar future tenders. This contract exemplifies an avenue to expand into public sector technology solutions, fostering longer-term contractual engagements within the government procurement domain.

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Notice Title

NRW/21497 Adobe Software - Annual Renewal

Notice Description

Procurement of Adobe Software - Annual Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001053-2026
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
£33,692 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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