---
title: "The Provision of a 3-Year Adobe ETLA for UK Policing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06747a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# The Provision of a 3-Year Adobe ETLA for UK Policing

Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06747a

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex, located in Lewes, has announced the completion of the procurement process for the provision of a 3-year Adobe Enterprise Term Licensing Agreement (ETLA) for UK policing, valued at £119,492.39. This contract, effective from 20th April 2026 until 19th April 2029, highlights direct award procurement, enabling the renewal of Adobe software on an annual payment basis. The industry category involved is software packages and information systems and is covered by a closed framework agreement without reopening competition. The geographic focus of the contract is the United Kingdom, making it a significant investment in the technology infrastructure supporting law enforcement in the region.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sectors, especially those specialising in government contracts and digital licensing solutions. Although the direct award method implies a specific partnership with BlueLight Commercial, businesses capable of supplying similar frameworks to sub-central government authorities could find valuable market insights and potential leads. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped for engaging with public authority projects may discover growth prospects through the frameworks established by this contract, offering insights into procurement pathways and supplier engagement strategies within the public sector.

## Notice

Approval is requested for the combined Adobe renewal contract for a three year term, with payments made annually.

### Procurement Information

Approval is requested for the combined Adobe renewal contract for a three year term, with payments made annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027673-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,492 |
| Contracts value | £119,492 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027673-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027662-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027639-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027673-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027662-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027639-2026
  26th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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