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Award

18 May 2026 at 07:00

Award

05 May 2026 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, pertains to the "Figma Licence renewal 2026" project. This tender falls under the industry category of document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling, and productivity software. The process is at the "Award" stage, with the contract having been signed on 13th May 2026, and its duration from 16th May 2026 to 15th May 2027. Conducted without competition and below the threshold, the procurement method was direct. The supplier awarded the contract is Figma Inc., a large-scale company based in San Francisco, United States. The contract is valued at 61,320 USD.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of document creation and productivity software to establish a relationship with a notable public sector client like the Met Office. Although this specific procurement was executed directly without competition, companies with relevant expertise might consider future competitive opportunities by aligning their offerings with the technological needs of such public authorities. Large companies with robust support and delivery capabilities are particularly well-suited to fulfil similar procurement needs, especially when they can provide innovative software solutions that enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Figma licence renewal 2026

Notice Description

Renewal of Met Office Figma licence holdings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045181-2026
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
Large

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
£61,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£61,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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