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Adobe Creative Cloud Agreement

Coventry University

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10 Aug 2026 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University procured enterprise creative software and associated support through the Jisc Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement, covering the UK tertiary education sector. The requirement is classified as software packages and information systems and includes Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator, delivered through named-user licences for staff and students and shared-device licences for campus laboratories and classrooms. It also covers Adobe Express for institution-wide student access, with optional enterprise tools including Adobe Sign and Adobe Acrobat. The agreement includes dedicated support, strategic guidance and peer collaboration to help higher and further education institutions embed creative software and generative artificial intelligence tools in teaching. Delivery is for Coventry University in Coventry, within a UK-wide education arrangement.

The procurement is complete following a direct award without prior publication of a competition, using a limited procedure and the Jisc framework as a compliant call-off. Coventry University approved the route on value-for-money grounds and because Adobe licences were considered available only from Adobe directly or through the Jisc framework, including protection of exclusive intellectual property rights. The award is active and was made to Jisc Services Ltd. The contract was signed on 30 July 2026 for £1,092,257.40, inclusive of the stated contract value. Evaluation was based solely on price, and one bid was recorded. The arrangement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The procurement is structured around one requirement, although its associated lot is recorded as cancelled.

This outcome indicates demand from a university for large-scale, institution-wide Adobe licensing rather than isolated software purchases. Suppliers best placed for comparable requirements will understand enterprise software licensing across higher and further education, including named-user allocation, shared-device deployment in laboratories and classrooms, and broad student access through lightweight creative tools. Credible capability also includes supplying or supporting major desktop, web and mobile creative applications, enterprise document and signing products, and generative artificial intelligence functionality. Experience of multi-year licensing, fixed-rate commercial models, procurement frameworks and public-sector compliance would be relevant. The requirement also favours providers able to deliver sustained account support, strategic adoption advice and collaboration with education-sector users, alongside the operational capacity to support a university-wide user base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adobe Creative Cloud Agreement

Notice Description

The Jisc Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA) is a UK-wide procurement agreement negotiated by Jisc (the UK higher/further education tech agency), UCISA, and Adobe. Instead of individual UK universities and colleges negotiating separate, costly contracts with Adobe, Jisc leverages collective bargaining power to secure discounted pricing, standardised license terms, and tailored support for the entire tertiary education sector. Key Features & What's Included Tiered Licensing Options: Named User Licenses (Creative Cloud Pro/Plus): Full access to desktop, web, and mobile apps (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.) assigned directly to specific staff or students. Shared Device Licenses (Lab & Classroom): Installed on physical devices in campus computer labs, allowing any student/staff member to log in and use Creative Cloud tools without needing a personal license. Adobe Express (Full Student Coverage): Scaled, campus-wide coverage offering lightweight design and generative AI tools across desktop and mobile devices for all enrolled students. Add-ons: Access to tools like Adobe Sign and Adobe Acrobat enterprise solutions. Cost Savings & Predictability: Offers multi-year, fixed-rate pricing (typically 3-year term agreements) so IT departments can manage budget cycles without sudden price spikes. Wraparound Engagement ("Transforming Together"): Includes dedicated support, strategic guidance, and peer-collaboration networks to help institutions embed creative software and AI tools effectively into the curriculum to boost student digital literacy and employability

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Jisc Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA) is a UK-wide procurement agreement negotiated by Jisc (the UK higher/further education tech agency), UCISA, and Adobe. Instead of individual UK universities and colleges negotiating separate, costly contracts with Adobe, Jisc leverages collective bargaining power to secure discounted pricing, standardized license terms, and tailored support for the entire tertiary education sector. Key Features & What's Included Tiered Licensing Options: Named User Licenses (Creative Cloud Pro/Plus): Full access to desktop, web, and mobile apps (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc.) assigned directly to specific staff or students. Shared Device Licenses (Lab & Classroom): Installed on physical devices in campus computer labs, allowing any student/staff member to log in and use Creative Cloud tools without needing a personal license. Adobe Express (Full Student Coverage): Scaled, campus-wide coverage offering lightweight design and generative AI tools across desktop and mobile devices for all enrolled students. Add-ons: Access to tools like Adobe Sign and Adobe Acrobat enterprise solutions. Cost Savings & Predictability: Offers multi-year, fixed-rate pricing (typically 3-year term agreements) so IT departments can manage budget cycles without sudden price spikes. Wraparound Engagement ("Transforming Together"): Includes dedicated support, strategic guidance, and peer-collaboration networks to help institutions embed creative software and AI tools effectively into the curriculum to boost student digital literacy and employability Procurement confirm approval of this contract as a direct award on the basis that the JISC Framework is a compliant call off against the PCR2015 regulations, and that the framework delivers value for money for Coventry University.

Procurement Information

Procurement confirm approval of this contract as a direct award on the basis that the JISC Framework is a compliant call off against the PCR2015 regulations, and that the framework delivers value for money for Coventry University. Adobe on supply directly or through the JISC framework. Their licences cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075886-2026
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
£1,092,257 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC Services Ltd

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