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The Provision of a 3-Year Adobe ETLA for UK Policing

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:30

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:22

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, located in Lewes, has announced the completion of the procurement process for the provision of a 3-year Adobe Enterprise Term Licensing Agreement (ETLA) for UK policing, valued at £119,492.39. This contract, effective from 20th April 2026 until 19th April 2029, highlights direct award procurement, enabling the renewal of Adobe software on an annual payment basis. The industry category involved is software packages and information systems and is covered by a closed framework agreement without reopening competition. The geographic focus of the contract is the United Kingdom, making it a significant investment in the technology infrastructure supporting law enforcement in the region.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sectors, especially those specialising in government contracts and digital licensing solutions. Although the direct award method implies a specific partnership with BlueLight Commercial, businesses capable of supplying similar frameworks to sub-central government authorities could find valuable market insights and potential leads. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped for engaging with public authority projects may discover growth prospects through the frameworks established by this contract, offering insights into procurement pathways and supplier engagement strategies within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a 3-Year Adobe ETLA for UK Policing

Notice Description

Approval is requested for the combined Adobe renewal contract for a three year term, with payments made annually.

Procurement Information

Approval is requested for the combined Adobe renewal contract for a three year term, with payments made annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06747a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027673-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,492 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£119,492 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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