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Collaborative design and whiteboarding tool

NS&I

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01 Oct 2024 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, NS&I (National Savings and Investments), has completed a procurement process for a "Collaborative design and whiteboarding tool" under the industry category "Advertising and marketing services." This procurement was primarily aimed at enhancing digital asset creation and collaboration within the user experience and user interface contexts. Located in London, England, the procurement process was completed with key dates including the end of the tender period on 3 May 2024 and the contract period starting from 4 May 2024 to 4 May 2025. The procurement stage is the award stage, having been awarded on 4 May 2024 to Figma Inc through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital design tools and collaborative platforms, particularly those with expertise in user experience and user interface design. Companies within the marketing and advertising services industry, especially those offering innovative software solutions for digital collaboration, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. The collaboration with NS&I also opens avenues for deepening relationships with large public sector organisations, offering the potential for substantial business growth and broader market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collaborative design and whiteboarding tool

Notice Description

Figma is used by NS&I for creating, sharing, prototyping and collaborating on digital assets e.g. websites, applications. It is an internal use tool that is most utilised in a user experience or user interface context.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac3d626d-ca53-47c6-9f98-fa0dc273d15d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d18098c3-d39a-4a7a-9981-149cd1a8504f
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79341500 - Aeral advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79342300 - Customer services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

79342320 - Customer-care services

79342321 - Customer-loyalty programme

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2024 - 4 May 2025 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
NS&I
Contact Name
Emma Wood
Contact Email
emma.wood@nsandi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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