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BT1990 - Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) Licensing Program

LUTON COUNCIL

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10 Aug 2026 at 08:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated an active tender process under the title "BT1990 - Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) Licensing Program," aimed at procuring IT services. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with an estimated gross value of £40,228. The procurement method is open competition, categorised as below threshold, which allows for electronic submissions. This process is at the tender stage, with critical deadlines set for the 11th August 2026 for both the end of the tender period and the end of the enquiry period. The procurement is managed from Luton, United Kingdom, specifically from the Town Hall at LU1 2BQ.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those familiar with Adobe licensing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the council’s focus on cost-effective and transparent management solutions. The selection criteria, which emphasise both quality (30%) and price (70%), favour businesses offering competitive pricing alongside high-quality service solutions. This tender could particularly benefit businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector IT contracts, provided they can deliver centralised management and flexible subscription solutions for digital tools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1990 - Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) Licensing Program

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council, Digital Data and Technology Service (DDaT) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide Adobe licences under the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) model. The solution must support flexible subscription licensing, centralised management, and improved visibility of licence usage across the organisation. The key objectives are: * Transparent management of Luton's adobe estate * Cost-effective volume-discounted licensing * Standardized, consistent pricing over the term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dfc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075566-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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