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title: "CEFAS26-80 Adobe Licenses"
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# CEFAS26-80 Adobe Licenses

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf35d6f-3602-41b5-9fc1-5718a963067f

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS26-80 Adobe Licenses" in the software-related services category. This tender followed a direct procurement method using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services (Cefas DA) on 31st March 2026, with a contract period starting on 11th April 2026 and ending on 10th May 2027. The total contract value is GBP 19,561.54. Delivery addresses include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, especially those capable of supplying Adobe licenses and related products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for such opportunities given the procurement's suitability requirements. Involvement in this contract can enhance business portfolios and expand client bases in various geographical regions, thereby fostering business growth. This procurement reflects CEFAS's focus on leveraging targeted supplier expertise, facilitating effective market engagement for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

1 year license agreement through KCS Software Products and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66cd285-ed2d-45a1-b056-680ab06459d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,561 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES (CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66cd285-ed2d-45a1-b056-680ab06459d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c66cd285-ed2d-45a1-b056-680ab06459d7
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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