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Adobe VIP Teams Licenses for HCC 2026-2029

Hampshire County Council

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council procured Adobe software licences to support document creation, editing, publication design, graphic design and image editing across its services. The requirement covered Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud Pro and Adobe Photoshop, supplied through Adobe’s VIP and VIP Marketplace programmes. These tools support the production of professional, accessible and compliant corporate documentation and visual content for operational delivery, communications and stakeholder engagement. The procurement was for software products and information systems, delivered for the Council’s services in the South East of England. It also supported continuity with existing business processes and software environments, together with central licence management for authorised users.

The procurement has been awarded following a selective call-off from the Government Commercial Agency Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework, Lot 3. The tender submission deadline was 25 June 2026 at 2pm, and the award was made on 7 July 2026. Insight Direct (UK) Limited was selected for an awarded value of £175,000, with a contract running from 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2029. The published procurement value and award value are both £175,000. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active and covers the complete Adobe licensing requirement rather than separately identified lots.

This requirement demonstrates sustained public-sector demand for an established portfolio of Adobe workplace and creative applications, rather than a one-off software purchase. Businesses well placed to compete for a future requirement of this type would need strong capability in public-sector software supply, Adobe licensing and reseller arrangements, including the VIP and VIP Marketplace models. Credibility would also depend on accurate licence administration, user entitlement management, renewal support and continuity of service across a large organisation. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable delivery of Acrobat, InDesign, Creative Cloud Pro and Photoshop, while understanding accessibility, compliance, value-for-money and integration with existing software environments. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs with the necessary licensing expertise and capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe VIP Teams Licenses for HCC 2026-2029

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council required access to industry-standard software to support the creation, editing and management of corporate documentation and visual content across its services. These tools are essential for producing professional, accessible and compliant materials that support operational delivery, communications and stakeholder engagement. To maintain capability and ensure continuity of service, the Council undertook a procurement exercise for the provision of Adobe Acrobat Pro (VIPMP), Adobe InDesign (VIPMP), Adobe Creative Cloud Pro (VIP) and Adobe Photoshop (VIPMP) licences. These applications provide document production, graphic design and image editing functionality that is integral to the Council's day-to-day activities. The procurement was conducted via the Government Commercial Agency Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Framework, Lot 3, providing a compliant and efficient route to market. Objectives Achieved The procurement exercise successfully: Secured compliant and cost-effective licensing arrangements for the required Adobe products. Ensured uninterrupted access to critical software for authorised users across the Council. Supported the continued production of high-quality and accessible documentation and visual materials. Enabled effective licence management through Adobe's Value Incentive Plan (VIP) and VIP Marketplace (VIPMP) programmes. Maintained access to essential tools required for document creation, publication design and image editing, supporting operational and business needs across Council services. Ensured continued alignment with existing business processes and software environments, minimising disruption to users and service delivery. As a result, Hampshire County Council has maintained access to the software required to support its operational, communications and design functions while ensuring compliance, value for money and effective licence management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2f38327-d678-4dce-810c-d5eab66b5e10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a74335c-4a12-4da8-b12d-cf7dbe815288
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
SME
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 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
Hampshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UD
Postcode Area
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)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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