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Figma Licence renewal 2026

MET OFFICE

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05 May 2026 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, is managing a procurement process titled "Figma Licence renewal 2026". This process involves the renewal of licences from Figma, an international software supplier based in San Francisco, USA. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling, and productivity software. Conducted as a direct procurement without competition and below the threshold, the process reached the award stage on 5th May 2026. The contract is set to start on 16th May 2026 and will conclude on 15th May 2027.

This procurement contract offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in software licensing and services related to productivity tools. Companies that provide complementary software solutions or have the capability to enhance the Met Office's existing toolset may find this contract beneficial in terms of business expansion and gaining a foothold in governmental contracts. Especially, software suppliers or service providers with expertise in licensing environments or those looking to establish governmental agency clientele could see this as a stepping stone for growth in the public sector.

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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/040775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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