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Adobe Cloud Subscription Renewal 2025

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Adobe Cloud Subscription Renewal 2025" was carried out by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Bootle, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the category of office and computing machinery, excluding furniture and software packages. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the award made to the supplier Xexos, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Leeds. The contract covers the renewal of Adobe subscriptions including Adobe Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere for the period from 10 May 2025 to 9 May 2026. This was a limited competition procurement process, conducted under the legal basis reference "2023/54". The contract was signed on 8 May 2025, and is valued gross at £61,498.78.

This tender presents significant opportunities for tech-focused SMEs looking to partner with government entities, particularly those with expertise in software and computing solutions. Businesses capable of offering competitive pricing and reliable support for digital subscription services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The demand for specialised software subscriptions is likely to grow, providing potential for sustainable business expansion through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Adobe Cloud Subscription Renewal 2025

Notice Description

Sefton Council is looking for a suitable supplier that can provide the renewal of the following Adobe Subscriptions under the Adobe VIP Agreement 92D14D087A3C62EEA37A. The Annual Licences are to run from 10 May 2025 until 9 May 2026. * 233 x Adobe Pro * 7 x Adobe Creative Cloud (All Apps) * 3 x Adobe Photoshop * 2 x Adobe Premiere

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,248 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XEXOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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