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GB-Bristol: Adobe Licences

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Adobe licences was conducted by the Office for Students, based in Bristol, UK. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 5th March 2026 to Academia Ltd. The contract period is set to start on 24th March 2026 and end on 23rd March 2027. Although the procurement method is not specified, it is described as a standard services process with a total contract value of £6,647.57.

This procurement provides a growth opportunity for businesses involved in software licensing and information systems. Given the Office for Students' focus, companies that specialise in educational or academic software solutions may find this contract beneficial. However, the suitability criteria indicate it is not particularly geared toward SMEs or VCSEs, thus favouring larger firms. With Academia Ltd awarded as the supplier, companies in similar domains can take advantage of the insights gained from this process to align their proposals with public sector expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Adobe Licences

Notice Description

Adobe licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d378fb9-0745-445a-a07c-b9cbc50633e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6421a637-2a5d-4209-b11f-06e35048fe82
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£6,647 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,647 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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