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title: "GMCA 1571 Adobe Suite licenses"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA 1571 Adobe Suite licenses

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-100dc002-fa34-42ab-9f1a-7415a855a904

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1571 Adobe Suite licences" has been managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which is based in Manchester, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction equipment (CPV: 43000000). This tender has progressed to the award stage, with a direct award procurement method, indicating a single predetermined supplier was chosen without a competitive process. The relevant stages of this procurement included a tender period that concluded on 1st July 2025, and the award was made active on 5th July 2025. The contract, valued at £30,356.64, commenced on 14th July 2025 and will continue until 13th July 2026. The procurement is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large businesses specialising in software supply, particularly those experienced in providing software solutions on a global scale. The award to Phoenix Software Ltd highlights the benefits for established companies with the capability to support clients such as local government authorities with their software needs. As public entities increasingly require comprehensive software solutions, businesses with expertise in delivering software licences and related services may find lucrative growth opportunities within similar procurement processes. Given the direct award method utilised, connections and strong relationships with potential buying organisations could be advantageous for businesses looking to position themselves as ideal suppliers for future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Procurement of Adobe Suite licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66119806-d962-43d0-998c-1c7ad6344da1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,356 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,356 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 07:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66119806-d962-43d0-998c-1c7ad6344da1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66119806-d962-43d0-998c-1c7ad6344da1
  13th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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