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ITEP1267 - Adobe Renewal - November (SCC 26/27)

National Highways

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08 Oct 2026 at 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited purchased an annual renewal of Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for teams under the VIPMP Government offer. The subscription covers all platforms and multiple European languages, for use by National Highways. This is a software supply requirement rather than a bespoke software development or implementation project. The procurement was recorded as IT software, with the buying organisation based in Birmingham. The requirement concerns renewing an existing software subscription, so its purpose is continued access to Creative Cloud Pro rather than establishing a new software service.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. National Highways used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Specialist Computer Centres PLC was selected and the contract was signed on 8 October 2026. The contract runs from 11 November 2026 to 11 November 2027. Its value is £10,931.83 excluding VAT and £13,118.20 including VAT. The requirement was arranged as a single lot. The published procurement data identifies no evaluation criteria beyond the direct award route; this was not a competitive process in which suppliers’ bids were evaluated against one another.

For suppliers seeking to compete for a future renewal of this requirement, the relevant capability is supplying and renewing Adobe Creative Cloud Pro team subscriptions through the applicable government offer, covering multiple platforms and European languages. The awarded supplier was a large IT supplier, which indicates this purchase was handled by an established reseller, although the procurement does not state that large-company status was required. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate access to the relevant subscription products, reliable account and renewal administration, and the capacity to supply National Highways’ team licensing needs. The buyer’s use of a direct award without competition is also relevant: success on comparable work may depend on eligibility for the chosen purchasing route, not only on product capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1267 - Adobe Renewal - November (SCC 26/27)

Notice Description

This an annual renewal of VIPMP Government - Creative Cloud Pro for teams - ALL - Multiple Platforms - Multi European Languages.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0783ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095169-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2027 1-2 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
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specialist Computer Centres

Further Information

Notice Documents

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