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Adobe Licences (CCS ETLA)

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Adobe software licences through a call-off contract from the Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA). This procurement, conducted via a selective method using the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3 Software, was managed by Crown Commercial Services. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and spans three years, ending on 30th March 2029, with a contract value of £110,464.92. The award status was active as of 30th June 2026, highlighting the software-related services aligned with the CPV code 72260000.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in software provision and consultancy within the UK. Large-scale firms like BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED, the awarded supplier, have already benefited from this agreement. Although it's noted that this opportunity was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to engage in framework agreement structures may find similar future tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolios. Such engagements enable firms to bolster their credentials in public sector contracts, making them more competitive in the technology-related services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe Licences (CCS ETLA)

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. Call-Off Contract for the supply of Adobe software licenses. This procurement was undertaken through the Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA), an aggregated procurement (ref. NFC199) conducted by Crown Commercial Services (CCS), using Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3 Software. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 019 Updated 30.06.2026 Section name: More information Attachments: The contract attachment has been replaced with an updated version to correct the application of redactions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ea461-2f08-4c40-a05c-ae91c2761d5e
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,464 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,464 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20264 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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