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Adobe ETLA 2026-2029

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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15 Jul 2026 at 07:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Adobe ETLA 2026-2029 project, organised by the University of Sussex, has reached the award stage. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, involves a direct award via the JISC framework, allowing the university to secure licenses for Adobe Creative Cloud. With a contract value of GBP 761,202.6, it was signed on 10th July 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited', with no prior publication of a call for competition due to its compliance with legal frameworks. This operation primarily serves the UK South East region, denoted as UKJ.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in providing software solutions and support services. Although Jisc has already been awarded the contract, the criteria focus primarily on price, indicating a preference for cost-effective offerings. While the procurement process is now complete, it highlights the importance of strategic partnerships, like the collaboration with Jisc, which combines multiple universities' purchasing power for better negotiation outcomes. Businesses adept at forming alliances and offering competitive pricing within higher education sectors would have been well-placed to compete in this landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe ETLA 2026-2029

Notice Description

This requirement is for the University's licenses to Adobe Creative Cloud which allows staff and students to access industry leading Adobe creative apps and services on PCs and Macs either on campus or remotely,

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the University's licenses to Adobe Creative Cloud which allows staff and students to access industry leading Adobe creative apps and services on PCs and Macs either on campus or remotely,

Procurement Information

This is an allowable, compliant direct award via JISC framework. This framework leverages consolidated spend from a number of universities to deliver value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066528-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
£761,202 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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