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Adobe ETLA 2026 - CPA/SPU/2811P - AWARD

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY

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09 Mar 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cheshire Constabulary, titled "Adobe ETLA 2026 - CPA/SPU/2811P - AWARD," involves the direct award of a 3-year contract for IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support related to Adobe products for UK policing. The contract is under the BLC SLA and is identified as BLC Contract no: BLC0273. The procurement belongs to the services category and the award stage was completed with the contract period running from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2029. Key locations include Cheshire, British Overseas Territories, and the UK. The tender was awarded to BlueLight Commercial on 6th March 2026 with a value of £174,508.71.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT consultancy and software development for law enforcement and public sector organisations. Firms with expertise in Adobe product management, especially those that can provide comprehensive services and support across multiple jurisdictions such as the UK, Channel Islands, and British Overseas Territories, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. While the process was a direct award, businesses interested in partnership or sub-contracting with awarded suppliers like BlueLight Commercial can also benefit. It demonstrates the constabulary's commitment to enhancing IT capabilities within policing, potentially opening doors for collaborations in technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Adobe ETLA 2026 - CPA/SPU/2811P - AWARD

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award under the BLC SLA for The Provision of a 3-Year Adobe ETLA for UK Policing. BLC Contract no: BLC0273 for the period 20th April 2026 - 19th April 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b109665-0377-4f2e-b0dd-015407bfcfe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5586512-9d87-4cf3-b6c2-2ac1447e658f
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,508 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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