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Adobe Renewal 360

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Highland Council for the renewal of their corporate Adobe licenses, under the title "Adobe Renewal 360", falls within the general public services category and utilises an open procedure. The contract, valued at £70,212, was awarded to Softcat Plc and stems from a framework overseen by Crown Commercial Services, specifically Technology Products & Associated Services 2, RM6098. The process was concluded on 1st April 2026, with key actions having been completed, including the contract signing on 20th August 2025. Highland Council is situated in Inverness, UK, offering procurement opportunities primarily within the goods category across the UKM6 region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in software procurement who can deliver competitive solutions for public service organisations. Companies involved in technology product renewal or those with expertise in handling large-scale software licenses would benefit greatly from such contracts. With an open procurement method, businesses have the opportunity to interact freely with public entities like Highland Council, offering products that cater to their specific needs, such as Adobe licenses. Opportunities prevail for suppliers familiar with the public sector's IT needs, particularly those adept in dealing with frameworks and direct awards.

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Notice Title

Adobe Renewal 360

Notice Description

Renewal of Council's corporate Adobe licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award from Technology Products & Associated Services, Lot 3 Software RM6098

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828312
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553046
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£70,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20257 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
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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