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BLC0273 National Contract for Adobe Software - AWARD

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial has awarded a contract for Adobe Software services to CDW Limited, under the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (Lot 3 Software), Reference RM6098. This contract, specifically catering to UK Policing, was awarded on 11th March 2026 and will commence on 21st April 2026. Spanning a duration of three years, it is scheduled to conclude on 20th April 2029. The procurement process is in the award stage, signalling the successful completion of this phase. The sector pertains to software packages and information systems, with a focus on services targeted towards various UK regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other parts of Europe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those capable of supplying comprehensive software solutions for policing law enforcement. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete in such tenders typically offer robust IT infrastructure and possess substantial experience working within public sector frameworks. While this particular tender is complete, understanding the procurement framework and involvement in similar future tenders could lead to substantial growth opportunities for businesses aiming to capitalise on public sector technology service provisions.

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Notice Title

BLC0273 National Contract for Adobe Software - AWARD

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial have awarded a Contract to a single Supplier for the provision of Adobe Software for UK Policing. The Contract has been awarded under the CCS Framework Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (Lot 3 Software), Reference RM6098 in compliance with the published buying guide. The Contract will commence on 21st April 2026 for a duration of 3 years, ending on the 20th of April 2029. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1deea11e-2d1f-4c5d-98ca-b4fdf7d97d1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a08133-7eb5-424a-8de9-e8ad8d3f2e86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,103,561 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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