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Adobe Software for the period 26th April 2025 to 26th April 2026

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 Mar 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process to acquire Adobe Software maintenance services for a one-year period from 26th April 2025 to 26th April 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and was executed through a limited competition method suitable for below-threshold procurements. The authority is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and the announcement of the award was made on 28th March 2025. The maximum contract value is £51,856.80, and the supplier selected for this contract is Central IT Services Limited based in Lichfield, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software maintenance and repair services to partner with regional public authorities. The contract aligns well with businesses capable of providing high-quality IT services and maintaining software systems efficiently. Companies able to deliver bespoke software support within regulatory compliance frameworks will find such opportunities beneficial for business growth and reinforcing their market positions in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Adobe Software for the period 26th April 2025 to 26th April 2026

Notice Description

Adobe Software maintenance contract for 1 year from 26th April 2025 to 26th April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011779-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,214 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL IT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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