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NP884925 Adobe Licence

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY(MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (UKM region), has recently completed a procurement process for renewing Adobe licences to support the organisation's Digital and Security services. This procurement falls within the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was carried out under a limited procedure, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, where Adobe has been identified as the sole provider of these licences. The process reached the award stage on 27 March 2026, with the contract signed on 19 January 2026, amounting to £53,937.34.

This contract with NHS National Services Scotland presents advantageous opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and consultancy, particularly concerning software such as Adobe products. Companies that have established partnerships with Adobe or possess expertise in providing Adobe-related services will find growth opportunities, especially in government contracting where exclusive supply arrangements exist. Despite the limited nature of the tender, participation in similar future contracts may benefit IT service providers interested in public sector projects, aligning themselves with entities like NHS NSS for potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

NP884925 Adobe Licence

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland's Digital and Security (DaS) organisation is seeking to renew Adobe Licences to support work of DAS. Adobe is the sole provider of these licences.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland's Digital and Security (DaS) organisation is seeking to renew Adobe Licences to support work of DAS. Adobe is the sole provider of these licences.

Procurement Information

NHS National Services Scotland's Digital and Security (DaS) organisation is seeking to renew Adobe Licences to support work of DAS. Adobe is the sole provider of these licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY(MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADOBE

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