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02 Jun 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Aston University, located in Birmingham, as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Adobe ETLA". This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on license management software packages. It is a call-off from a framework agreement managed by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortia. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, which concluded with the award stage on 2nd June 2026. The contract is valued at £2,076,928 and covers a period from 29th April 2026 to 28th April 2029, with the Birmingham location (postal code B4 7ET) being the primary delivery address.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and management services, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. While the procurement wasn't specifically designed for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large-scale businesses like Phoenix Software Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to meet the requirements. Companies operating in the IT and software industries can leverage this opportunity for business growth by demonstrating expertise in handling comprehensive software solutions and effectively participating in selective tender processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adobe ETLA

Notice Description

Call off from the following framework: SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortia Software Licence Resellers Agreement & Consultancy Services (SLRA) ITS4052 SU Lot 2a - Adobe Software Specific to ETLA Agreements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca43f035-22f9-4eb6-af4d-4ee8ca728d4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a4d2db-3dec-4e60-a389-4cc2aa2b6c19
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,076,928 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,076,928 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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