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Provision of Adobe licenses to College of Policing

COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED

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09 Mar 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the College of Policing Limited involves the awarding of a contract for the provision of Adobe licences, as outlined in the tender titled "Provision of Adobe licenses to College of Policing." This project falls under the industry category of license management software (CPV code 48218000) and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS framework RM6098. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded on 27th March 2026 to XMA Limited. The contract period is set from 27th February 2026 to 17th February 2027, with a total contract value of £39,815.76.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing software licensing solutions. Special consideration was given to SMEs, making it a promising opportunity for companies of this scale. XMA Limited, classified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that businesses in this category with expertise in software supply and management could effectively compete for similar future opportunities. Additionally, organisations focusing on agile and scalable service offerings to public sector bodies have a heightened chance of benefiting from such contracts. The engagement with a reputable institution like the College of Policing could facilitate long-term partnerships and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of Adobe licenses to College of Policing

Notice Description

Supply of various Adobe licenses to College of Policing, with option to purchase further licenses for a period ending February 2027. Tendered under CCS framework RM6098.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59936f1b-efa1-4ad5-a623-09747ec04703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deded59a-b1cf-4a58-bc2a-d01cff83c260
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,815 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 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
COLLEGE OF POLICING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RYTON ON DUNSMORE
Postcode
CV8 3EN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Dunsmore
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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