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DDaT25179 - Adobe Creative Cloud Licences

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 May 2025 at 07:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Adobe Creative Cloud Licences has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) via a Direct Award on the SLRA Lot 2 Framework. The buying organisation managing this award is UK Shared Business Services Limited, headquartered in Swindon, England. The contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, reaches an active award stage as of 9th May 2025 and spans from 28th May 2025 to 28th May 2028 with a value of £160,680 GBP. This agreement follows a selective procurement method, namely a call-off from a framework agreement, with the delivery location marked by the postal code SN2 1FL.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its nature and scope. Academia Limited, designated as the supplier in this process, might inspire similar companies specialising in software solutions to consider engagement in similar frameworks or future opportunities with UKRI or the UK Shared Business Services Limited. The successful provision of Adobe Creative Cloud Licences highlights the importance of robust software expertise and excellent service capabilities, making businesses well-versed in these areas ideally suited to compete for similar tenders.

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Notice Title

DDaT25179 - Adobe Creative Cloud Licences

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Adobe Creative Cloud Licences. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via Direct Award on the SLRA Lot 2 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a25b500-684a-4f49-a5d9-f2394fac16a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b863f373-e763-4c5c-ac7f-27b897105e7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£160,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 28 May 2028 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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