Adobe ETLA 2026-2029

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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.

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.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de34
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074922-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
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: £700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 6 Aug 20266 days 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: Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: CARDIFF
Postcode: CF5 2YB
Post Town: Cardiff
Country: Wales
Major Region (ITL 1): TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3): TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Cardiff
Electoral Ward: Llandaff
Westminster Constituency: Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074922-2026
6th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074906-2026
6th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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