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DDaT Software - Adobe and Atlassian Trello

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded a procurement process for IT services classified under CPV 72000000, involving the provision of Adobe Creative Cloud for enterprise and Trello Enterprise licenses. The procurement method employed was selective, with the process conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract commenced on 15th January 2026 and will end on 14th January 2027, based in London with postal code SW1A 2BQ, England. The tender status is complete, with the award published on 10th February 2026, following the end of the tender period on 13th January 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £92,967.84 GBP.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically those involved in software licensing and enterprise solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this type of contract favourable due to its alignment with service provision for public sector organisations. The awarded supplier is Softcat Plc, a large-scale firm, indicating the competitive dynamics of such procurement opportunities. Businesses equipped to offer similar enterprise IT services may consider positioning themselves for future opportunities with government departments like the DCMS, particularly through framework agreements which allow for streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

DDaT Software - Adobe and Atlassian Trello

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide Adobe Creative Cloud for enterprise, All Apps licenses and Trello Enterprise licenses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-893fea62-d0a0-4136-b03d-8a92198e245b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a5ae46-9b6c-4125-862e-4fe02e68ba99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£92,967 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,967 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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