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Adobe Licences

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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17 Jul 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria, located at Fusehill Street in Cumbria, issued a tender titled "Adobe Licences" under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. This contract pertains to the provision of Adobe Creative Cloud services for all staff and students using institutional computers. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract now awarded and active. JISC, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, has been awarded this contract. The process followed a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method and is classified under services. The contract was officially signed on 13th July 2026 and is scheduled to remain effective from 14th August 2026 to 13th August 2029, covering deliveries primarily within the UKD region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is reported to be £178,751.88 gross.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software services sector, particularly those specialising in network management software services, as highlighted by the associated CPV codes. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive software packages and efficient management systems will find lucrative prospects in providing such educational technology solutions. Additionally, large-scale enterprises or those aspiring to expand their operation capabilities could benefit from establishing similar collaborations with educational institutions, fostering growth by catering to the evolving digital needs of academia. This contract showcases a model that could be replicated by businesses seeking to expand their service offerings to large public organisations such as universities and other educational bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe Licences

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require Adobe Creative Cloud for all staff and students using institutional computers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067864-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,959 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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