UK Universities face constant pressure to maintain complex software environments while adhering to strict procurement regulations and demonstrating value-for-money. Navigating these requirements requires a partner with a proven track record in the public sector and deep expertise in licensing compliance. 

XMA is pleased to announce we have been re-awarded a place on the Framework Agreement for Software License Reseller & Consultancy Services Agreement (SLRA). This framework provides UK Higher Education (HE) institutions with a compliant, efficient route to procure essential software and consultancy services. 

Awarded Lots and Expertise 

As of 20 March 2026, XMA is authorised to supply software under the following Lots: 

• Lot 2a – Adobe ETLA: Managed enterprise-level Adobe licensing. 

• Lot 2b – Adobe VIP & CLP: Flexible Adobe subscription and volume licensing programs. 

• Lot 3 – VMWare: Infrastructure and virtualisation solutions. 

• Lot 4 – Commercial Off the Shelf Software (COTS): Access to a wide range of standard software applications. 

Ranked First for Adobe ETLA 

For Lot 2a (Adobe ETLA), XMA achieved the first-place ranking. This ranking is significant for university procurement teams as it allows for Direct Award. This removes the need for a lengthy further competition process, allowing institutions to secure their Adobe Enterprise Term License Agreements quickly and with confidence in the pricing and service levels. 

Supporting Higher Education Procurement 

Beyond Adobe, our presence across multiple lots enables XMA to provide HE customers with a broad range of software solutions. We understand the specific operational landscape of UK universities, from data security requirements to the need for long-term stability in vendor relationships. 

By using the SLRA framework, universities can reduce procurement timelines and ensure they are meeting the stringent security and social value requirements expected of public sector bodies. 

For more information about our full range of frameworks we operate in, click here. 

To talk directly to our frameworks team, email us at frameworks@xma.co.uk