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MCA Adobe VIP Portal renewal 2026

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "MCA Adobe VIP Portal renewal 2026" was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in England, using a selective procurement method. This tender belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous software packages and computer systems. It was a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2, open to Lot 3 suppliers. The award stage was completed on 26th February 2026, following the tender period that ended on 17th February 2026. The contract commenced on 11th March 2026 and extends until 10th March 2027, with a total value of £60,612.55. The procurement is geographically expansive, covering regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Oversea Territories.

This contract offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the MCA's suitability criteria highlighting preferences for these organisations. Businesses specialising in software services and with the capability to deliver across multiple geographical areas could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios. Akhter Computers Limited, a large-scale firm, successfully secured the award, illustrating the procurement's competitive nature. Companies equipped to participate in selective procurements under established framework agreements may find similar opportunities advantageous for growth and increased visibility in the government contracting ecosystem.

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Notice Title

MCA Adobe VIP Portal renewal 2026

Notice Description

Adobe VIP Select subscription This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement ID - RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS2), open to all Lot 3 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2eb8a038-4f4f-4cab-a171-bece4c9c8121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824cb314-0c1c-4e90-ab37-e078a41ade46
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,612 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,612 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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