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title: "Adobe Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df9c3e64-8929-4c37-9484-3642a2055412"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Adobe Licensing

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df9c3e64-8929-4c37-9484-3642a2055412

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## Summary

Essex County Council has concluded a procurement process for Adobe Licensing through a CCS aggregation, using RM6098 Lot 3 Software & Associated Services. The contracting process utilised a selective tendering method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under license management software packages, is marked as complete, with Bytes Software Services appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £355,031.22, commenced on 31 March 2026 and will run until 30 March 2029. The award stage was active as of 31 December 2025, with key dates indicating completion of the tender period by 2 December 2025, located in Chelmsford, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to engage due to the suitability criteria of the procurement process, though the awarded supplier is a large-scale operation. The procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, may appeal to businesses familiar with public sector collaboration or those aiming to establish relationships within the procurement landscape. SMEs looking to provide similar software services can learn from Bytes Software Services' approach to partnership and compliance within this structured procurement environment.

## Notice

Adobe Licencing procured through the CCS aggregation. Using RM6098 Lot 3 Software & Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9295a-7ad9-4309-8ad6-10d03f1e1566 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £355,031 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £355,031 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9295a-7ad9-4309-8ad6-10d03f1e1566

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee9295a-7ad9-4309-8ad6-10d03f1e1566
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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