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GM - Adobe ETLA Agreement Renewal

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Mar 2026 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of the Adobe ETLA Agreement for the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has been completed. Managed by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, this contract focuses on software packages and information systems within the industry category. Situated in Manchester, England, the selective procurement method employed a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10 February 2026, and the awarding was confirmed on 5 January 2026, with the contract beginning on 1 April 2026 and ending on 30 March 2029, valued at £139,922.01.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in software licensing. The contract award to Bytes Software Services Ltd highlights the potential for businesses adept in information systems to secure valuable frameworks through strategic partnership approaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises, given their suitability, might also find niche opportunities by aligning with established players within such framework agreements. Businesses focused on software package solutions in Greater Manchester are well-positioned to leverage similar procurement processes for expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GM - Adobe ETLA Agreement Renewal

Notice Description

The product is a renewal of the Adobe licensing via the national ETLA for Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96cbfc1b-c339-4588-84d7-686129e8d63e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e0ebe5-5313-489d-8c99-525f63e124f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£139,922 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,922 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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