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Renewal of Campus Wide Adobe Software for Keele University

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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04 Nov 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Renewal of Campus Wide Adobe Software for Keele University" has moved to the award stage. Managed by Keele University, located in Newcastle, England, this process involved the purchase of software packages and information systems under the industry category classified as "goods" with a CPV code of 48000000. The tender process was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Academia Limited on 10th October 2025, with the tender period having ended on 19th September 2025. The contract, valued at £73,363, will span from 27th September 2025 to 26th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in educational or institutional software environments. Although this specific contract was awarded to a large supplier, similar future opportunities could be particularly advantageous for mid-sized enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive software packages under framework agreements. Businesses aiming to grow within the public sector market could position themselves as viable contenders by aligning closely with the needs of educational institutions and demonstrating strong value propositions in software provisioning and management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Campus Wide Adobe Software for Keele University

Notice Description

SUPC - SLRA Lot 2b Adobe VIP/CLP Agreements Framework Ref: ITS4042 SU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2d7db7b-3b43-4aa7-995d-296b67c4b650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676611e8-f0ac-4801-a1dd-8dc044f9e806
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,363 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,363 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 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 KEELE
Contact Name
Leanne Fryer
Contact Email
l.fryer@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 733787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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