Award

Renewal of full Adobe Suite of Products for VIP Account

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of the full Adobe Suite of Products for the University of Southampton (UoS) VIP Account has been concluded. This tender, initiated by the UoS, falls under the category of Networking, Internet, and intranet software packages. The contract, valued at £31,067.99, involves services and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement cycle reached the award stage with the contract period set to commence on 18th August 2025 and conclude on 17th August 2026. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the University serves as the contracting authority, with the award made to Academia Limited, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies experienced in software license reselling, particularly those specialising in high-demand software solutions like Adobe products. Although the awarded company is a large entity, businesses in the same or related fields can leverage similar opportunities by exploring framework agreements. Companies aiming to partner with academic institutions or governmental bodies, and those supplying networking and software packages, will find prospects for growth and collaboration in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of full Adobe Suite of Products for VIP Account

Notice Description

Renewal of full Adobe Suite of Products for UoS VIP Account Software License Resellers (SLRA) Lot 2B

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f599363-58e5-4ea9-9ec6-5e1df5ec4fd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,067 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,067 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

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