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Figma

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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06 Jan 2026 at 17:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a public authority within the central government, has completed a procurement process for design and prototyping software under the title "Figma." Located in Brighton, UK, The Pensions Regulator identified the need to upgrade its design software to ensure efficient product development and protect its intellectual property. This contract, covering IT services such as software development, was directly awarded to Figma, Inc without competition, given it was below the threshold. The contract spans from 7 January 2026 to 6 January 2027, allowing for additional licences to be purchased as options.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in IT services and software solutions, especially those providing complementary or support services to design software like Figma. Large scale businesses with a focus on software infrastructure can see potential growth by aligning themselves with public authorities seeking technological upgrades or integrated solutions. As The Pensions Regulator partners with Kainos, there may also be future opportunities for collaborative projects, requiring businesses adept in digital transformation and design prototyping services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Figma

Notice Description

TPR needs software for design and prototyping to be an efficient and effective regulator. Figma licenses are required to: produce & maintain pattern library of reusable elements that meet standards and enable efficient product development and iteration rapidly prototype and test ideas for discovery work and build user experiences that pass service assessments TPR does not currently have fit-for-purpose design software. Older designs (UI Kit) are in Adobe XD which is out of support and often breaks when we try to make updates. New designs are being made by TPR designer using the free version of Figma or by Kainos designers in their version of Figma. As a result there is a risk that TPR's IP is sitting outside TPR which urgently needs to be addressed. Given Kainos (TPR's Digital Partner) uses Figma, TPR needs to adopt Figma to both protect TPR's IP (as highlighted) and facilitate seamless working across Kainos and TPR. Licences: 10x Figma 'organization' - full seat - PS50 a month 4x Figma 'organization' - dev - PS22 a month

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060073
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,056 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
acommercial@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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