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WMCA Adobe Subscription Annual Renewal - 23/4/26 to 22/4/27

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority located in Birmingham, involves the WMCA Adobe Subscription Annual Renewal for the period from 23rd April 2026 to 22nd April 2027. The industry category is focused on software packages and information systems, with delivery across the United Kingdom. This contract has been awarded and entered the active stage as of 16th April 2026. Although the procurement method was below the threshold and remains unspecified, the process was completed successfully, marking a key date on 20th April 2026 when the contract details notice was published. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase.

This tender presents opportunities for growth especially for businesses involved in supplying software systems, particularly those situated in or around Birmingham. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and software sectors are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as demonstrated by CIT(UK), the supplier awarded this contract. With a focus on goods under the competitive procurement method, businesses can look to engage in comparable future procurements that target software system renewals or similar projects with public authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

WMCA Adobe Subscription Annual Renewal - 23/4/26 to 22/4/27

Notice Description

WMCA Adobe Subscription Annual Renewal - 23/4/26 to 22/4/27 Acrobat Pro for teams - Multiple Platforms - EU English - Level 4 (VIP Select 3 year commit)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035500-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,507 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CIT(UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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