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Renewal of Fruitiger Font Licence

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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04 Mar 2025 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of the Frutiger font licence, essential for their digital platforms and customer communications. The project falls under the industry category "Services related to printing" (CPV 79820000) and covers the entire United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct single tender action method, specifically below the threshold criteria. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28th January 2025 and the contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 28th January 2027. The total value of the awarded contract is £91,728 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for larger enterprises like Monotype Limited, who was the successful supplier for this contract. Businesses specialising in digital services, font licensing, and printing services would find such tenders lucrative, as they represent ongoing and predictable revenue streams. Companies with the capability to meet specific digital and communication platform requirements of large organisations like NS&I will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of Fruitiger Font Licence

Notice Description

Procurement of a licence to cover the continued utilisation of the Frutiger font across NS&I digital platforms and customer communications channels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-534af67c-d1d3-457c-b29e-54fad51ba7b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f891d8d7-0ec9-4d6f-b04e-0c586dff3643
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,728 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONOTYPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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