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Chest Adobe ETLA 2026

JISC

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Chest Adobe ETLA 2026" was initiated by Jisc, a British organisation focused on digital services in education and research, headquartered in Bristol. This tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is part of a broader agreement with the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). The procurement method was a further competition within the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA), specifically targeting Lot 2a. The tender process concluded with an award on 16th July 2026, and the contract commenced on 20th July 2026, with an initial term of one year and options for two additional 12-month extensions. The total estimated value is £25,000,000, and it covers delivery across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for large businesses experienced in managing high-value software procurement and distribution. As the contract awarded to CDW Ltd demonstrates, companies with the capacity to efficiently process and fulfil orders within extensive geographic coverage are well-positioned to compete. The primary business role here involves acting as an intermediary between Jisc and Adobe, highlighting the need for reliable transaction processing capabilities. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not considered suitable for this tender, large companies with existing infrastructure and industry partnerships may benefit significantly from similar opportunities. Business growth can be realised through increased order management efficiency and strengthened relationships with prominent software providers like Adobe.

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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
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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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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