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Figma Licence Renewal

MET OFFICE

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24 Apr 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process for the renewal of Figma software licences. The contract, awarded to Figma Inc. on 23 April 2025, is valued at USD $85,000.00 (approximately GBP £63,928.50) and falls under the category of goods related to document creation and productivity software. The contract period begins on 16 May 2025 and concludes on 15 May 2026. This tender process was conducted below the financial threshold and did not involve competitive bidding.

The renewal of Figma licences presents business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in software provision and maintenance, similar to the expertise offered by Figma Inc. Organisations focused on software development, digital productivity tools, or creative design solutions may find such contracts appealing. Expansion into government contracts can significantly elevate a company's market presence and provide steady revenue streams. SMEs in the digital technology sector could benefit from understanding procurement methods such as direct awards, especially those involving essential and specialised software services.

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Notice Title

Figma Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Annual Figma licence renewal for the total amount of USD $85,000.00 (GBP PS63,928.50) under Met Office purchase order P114224 (pipeline ref. MO1595).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05073c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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