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Chest Adobe ETLA 2026

Jisc

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Jisc procured reseller services for Adobe software under Lot 2a of the Software License Resellers Agreement, serving Jisc members and customers. The requirement is categorised as services for software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). The successful reseller acts as a pass-through channel: it accepts orders from Jisc, places matching orders with Adobe, invoices Jisc and pays Adobe. It does not provide additional value-added services or deal directly with participating institutions before or after sale. The buying organisation is Jisc, based in Bristol. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe and the rest of the world. The arrangement supports access to Adobe software and associated services for Jisc’s customer base.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a further competition to resellers on Lot 2a. The competition was issued on 24 June 2026 and closed on 7 July 2026 at 12:00. Jisc awarded the contract to CDW Ltd on 16 July 2026. The awarded value is £25,000,000, representing the estimated cumulative value of orders placed by Jisc members and customers over the agreement’s lifetime. The award contract period runs from 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2029. The tender describes the planned term as an initial one-year period with two optional 12-month extensions. Evaluation focused on the ability to handle transactions efficiently and avoid risks to institutions’ access to the software and related services. The requirement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This award shows sustained public-sector demand for Adobe licensing through an established reseller route, at substantial cumulative scale. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to operate as an authorised or otherwise capable software reseller able to source Adobe orders reliably, process high volumes of transactions, invoice Jisc accurately and settle supplier invoices promptly. The operating model is deliberately narrow: success depends on dependable order administration rather than consultancy, implementation or direct institutional account management. Businesses would need strong controls for matching Jisc orders to Adobe purchases, maintaining uninterrupted access to software and associated services, and managing transactions across customers and territories in the United Kingdom, Europe and other covered locations. The buyer’s emphasis on efficiency and continuity makes operational resilience and accurate financial processing central capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chest Adobe ETLA 2026

Notice Description

This Chest Adobe ETLA Agreement requirement falls under Lot 2a of the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA), let by SUPC. A further competition was issued to all resellers on this Lot on the 24th June, and closing on the 7th July 2026. The contract value represents an estimated and cumulative figure for all orders placed by Jisc members and customers over the lifetime of the agreement. This is very much a "pass through" requirement. The successful reseller will only be required to accept the orders from Jisc, place corresponding orders with Adobe, invoice Jisc and pay Adobe. No other value add is expected, there will be no requirement to interact with institutions that are part of the agreement on either a pre-or post-sales basis. Efficiency of transaction handling is the key, we cannot afford any risk to institutions access to software and any corresponding services. Contract term is 1 year initial term + 2x 12 month extension options (i.e. 1 + 1 + 1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d13b3822-7baa-4e42-b524-2224578e2221
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572771ed-09f4-4174-a5da-17e24dee714c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 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
Jisc
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW Limited

Further Information

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