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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract titled "Adobe ETLA 2026-2029" to the supplier Jisc, under a restricted award procedure that does not require a prior call for competition. The contract, signed on 23rd July 2026 with a value of GBP 1,221,805.50, involves procuring software packages and information systems, specifically Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for use by university staff and students. Operating in the education sector, the university is based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, within region UKE32. The procurement process is categorized under goods, highlighting the completion of its award stage initiated in July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for suppliers involved in technology solutions, particularly those specialising in software licensing agreements for the education sector. Businesses that can offer robust licensing management and support for creative software suites, along with flexible service delivery that caters to educational institutional needs, stand to benefit significantly. Such opportunities enable suppliers to establish strong relationships within higher education markets, contributing to business growth and market expansion through prestigious affiliations like that of Sheffield Hallam University.

How relevant is this notice?

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 Laptops 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 Laptops either on campus or remotely,

Procurement Information

The contract is being awarded through the Jisc Adobe Enterprise Term Licence Agreement (ETLA) 2023, a sector-negotiated arrangement established specifically for UK Higher Education institutions. The agreement provides pre-negotiated licensing terms and pricing for Adobe products that are available to participating institutions through Chest. The award ensures continuity of service for students and staff and represents a proportionate and compliant route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072529-2026
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
£1,221,805 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks 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
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

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