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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire College has completed a procurement process titled "Purchase of Adobe Via Framework ITS4042SU - Software License Resellers Agreement," aimed at acquiring Adobe software licenses for a 12-month period. This procurement falls within the education industry and takes place in East Kilbride, Glasgow, at the college's location. The process was conducted via a limited procurement method, wherein the contract was directly awarded without prior advertisement, utilising a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached its conclusion, with the contract being awarded and signed on 10th October 2025 to Academia Ltd, a supplier located at Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate. The total contract value is £30,915.05, indicating a successful completion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in software licensing, especially educational software providers, as it leverages a streamlined framework agreement. Companies that rank highly in similar frameworks or have capabilities in fulfilling educational software requirements may find such tenders particularly beneficial for growth. As the supplier is a small or medium enterprise, it highlights potential opportunities for SMEs that are agile and capable in specific niche markets such as education technology, to engage with public sector organisations like South Lanarkshire College for future procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Adobe Via Framework ITS4042SU - Software License Resellers Agreement

Notice Description

Purchase of Adobe for 12 months via Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Adobe via Framework ITS4042 SU Software License Resellers Agreement - Lot 2B- Adobe VIP/CLP - Direct Award to 1st Ranked supplier.

Procurement Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822080
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548358
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

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
£30,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 0NE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride Central South
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Academia Ltd

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