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EHRC 2526-27 Adobe ETLA

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, based in Manchester, England, has completed a procurement process titled "EHRC 2526-27 Adobe ETLA," related to the provision of Adobe licenses. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, and it includes deliveries to England and Scotland within the United Kingdom. Managed by Crown Commercial Services under Lot 3 of the RM6098 Framework Agreement, the tender used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th March 2026, with the award notice published on 17th March 2026. Key contract dates include a start on 1st April 2026 and an end on 31st March 2029.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those experienced in offering enterprise licensing solutions. As the agreement was crafted under a framework, SMEs and VCSEs were deemed suitable, presenting an advantageous opportunity for smaller entities seeking to expand their client base by securing high-profile public sector contracts. Bytes Software Services Ltd, an SME based in Surrey, successfully won the contract, highlighting the ability for smaller companies to compete effectively in the public procurement landscape. Businesses with capabilities in software license management and delivery within the UK could find similar opportunities to leverage their expertise in upcoming projects.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-27 Adobe ETLA

Notice Description

The provision of Adobe licenses for use across the organisation. The Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA) opportunity is an aggregated competition managed by Crown Commercial Services (CCS) under Lot 3 of RM6098 Framework Agreement. ETLA reference NFC199.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b7ca9ac-3303-45b1-9874-ed3f807e79fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03189ed8-5901-4bd8-a1eb-badda2f14ea2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,935 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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