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Adobe Software Licences

FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED

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22 Apr 2026 at 21:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, based in London, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Adobe Software Licences" pertains to the industry category of document management software packages. This procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 23rd February 2026 and set to culminate on 22nd February 2027. The process followed a limited procurement method due to being below threshold, and important dates include the contract notice publication on 22nd April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions to engage with a significant buyer in the public sector. Particularly, firms with expertise in Adobe applications or offering document management software packages are well-positioned to benefit. Softcat PLC, which is an established large supplier, has been awarded the contract, illustrating that companies of similar scale and capability could thrive in future tenders of this nature. The geographical scope spans across the United Kingdom, representing an extensive market for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in software licensing within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe Software Licences

Notice Description

Annual software licences for a range of Adobe applications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036850-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,078 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 7AW
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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