--- title: "Adobe Licences (CCS ETLA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2026-06-30" --- # Adobe Licences (CCS ETLA) Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bd739df-1ebf-4609-872b-21b54ee9b30e.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Adobe software licences through a call-off contract from the Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA). This procurement, conducted via a selective method using the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3 Software, was managed by Crown Commercial Services. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and spans three years, ending on 30th March 2029, with a contract value of £110,464.92. The award status was active as of 30th June 2026, highlighting the software-related services aligned with the CPV code 72260000. This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in software provision and consultancy within the UK. Large-scale firms like BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED, the awarded supplier, have already benefited from this agreement. Although it's noted that this opportunity was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with the capability to engage in framework agreement structures may find similar future tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolios. Such engagements enable firms to bolster their credentials in public sector contracts, making them more competitive in the technology-related services industry. ## Notice This is a Contract Award Notice. Call-Off Contract for the supply of Adobe software licenses. This procurement was undertaken through the Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreement (ETLA), an aggregated procurement (ref. NFC199) conducted by Crown Commercial Services (CCS), using Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098), Lot 3 Software. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 019 Updated 30.06.2026 Section name: More information Attachments: The contract attachment has been replaced with an updated version to correct the application of redactions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ea461-2f08-4c40-a05c-ae91c2761d5e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £110,464 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £110,464 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 4PA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ea461-2f08-4c40-a05c-ae91c2761d5e - 20 Mar 2026 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590fc16c-f241-4f68-83ce-3d7c75681f30 - 18 Mar 2026 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62dc58c-a11e-4623-aaa1-403f5ce572e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/211ea461-2f08-4c40-a05c-ae91c2761d5e 30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590fc16c-f241-4f68-83ce-3d7c75681f30 20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62dc58c-a11e-4623-aaa1-403f5ce572e9 18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52a47b26-2879-4b23-94b3-16a2b456c30b NFC199 Contract Order Form v1CQC Signed Redacted PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e745053-2146-4b9b-9824-e791e56b0ea7 NFC199 Contract Order Form v1CQC Signed Redacted PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac0e30c7-6f2d-4c2f-814b-666755d96d70 NFC199 Contract Order Form v1CQC_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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