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title: "GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d998e674-3a3a-4301-919e-7a1991ebde05"
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buyer: "BRITISH BUSINESS BANK"
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# GB-Sheffield: Various Non-Microsoft Licenses

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d998e674-3a3a-4301-919e-7a1991ebde05

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## Summary

The British Business Bank, based in Sheffield, managed the procurement process for acquiring various non-Microsoft licenses, including Adobe Acrobat Pro and Express for Enterprise. The contract was awarded under the framework RM6098 for Technology Products & Associated Services 2 and has been directly awarded to CDW Limited, a large supplier based in London. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for license management software, is valued at £340,526.30 and covers global delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The tender process culminated in the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 9 June 2025 to 1 June 2026, highlighting strategic dates for businesses interested in similar future opportunities.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses operating in the software license management sector. While the contract has been awarded and is complete, it sets a precedent for future opportunities through the British Business Bank. Enterprises focusing on technology products and services can leverage this framework for direct awards, similar to CDW Limited’s success. With such global delivery requirements, firms with international reach alongside robust software solutions stand well-placed to compete in similar contracts moving forward. Expansion in this sector could be particularly advantageous for businesses aiming to broaden their portfolio within various international markets.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 March 2026 for the following reason: Additional licences Adobe Acrobat Pro and Express for Enterprise(various Non-Microsoft Licenses procured using RM6098 technology Products & associated Services 2. the licenses have been direct awarded utilising the framework T&Cs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec2762c-78e6-4dfa-919e-e72569d6fb4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,526 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,526 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CDW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec2762c-78e6-4dfa-919e-e72569d6fb4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec2762c-78e6-4dfa-919e-e72569d6fb4a
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1007463187
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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