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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has recently completed a procurement process for Adobe Creative Cloud Licences, engaging JISC as the supplier. The contract, identified as "UoS/DH/25/26/QTR3/Adobe Creative Cloud Licences," falls under the services category, specifically targeting software packages and higher education services. The process utilised a direct award procurement method, which is categorised as being below the competitive threshold and without competition. The awarded contract began on 15th August 2026 and is set to end on 14th August 2029, with a gross value of £1,310,662.20. The procurement documents indicate the process is at the contract award stage, with all related activities completed by 14th July 2026. The buying organisation, based in Salford, UK, aims to enhance its educational services, as indicated by the CPV codes for software and higher education services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing digital and software solutions, particularly those specialising in educational contexts. Companies with a robust portfolio in delivering software services to academic institutions or those with existing frameworks for direct awards could find such contracts lucrative. The framework agreement with JISC suggests potential opportunities for ongoing service provision and support through collaborative or supplementary contractual arrangements. Large-scale businesses with capabilities to meet the comprehensive software needs of a university setting would be well suited to engage in similar opportunities in future procurement initiatives initiated by universities or educational bodies.

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Notice Title

UoS/DH/25/26/QTR3/Adobe Creative Cloud Licences

Notice Description

The University of Salfords Adobe Creative Cloud Licences. Direct award through JISC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066493-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,310,662 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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