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15 Jun 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, the buying organisation, NS&I, based in London, secured a contract for a collaborative design and whiteboarding tool. The procurement, initiated under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, pertains to the services industry category and was conducted via a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition. This project, titled "Collaborative design and whiteboarding tool," involves Figma Inc as the supplier, also located in London, and envisions the delivery of digital design services over a period from June 3, 2026, to June 2, 2028. The contract, valued at £95,555, was awarded and signed on June 3, 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the digital services sector, particularly those specializing in cloud-based design and collaboration platforms. Companies with expertise in digital user interface design, advertising, and marketing services will find this contract relevant, as it focuses on the development and continuous improvement of digital services. For large-scale firms or those capable of delivering comprehensive digital solutions without competitive tender, such as Figma Inc, this kind of direct procurement avenue can facilitate business growth and expand their service portfolio to central government bodies like NS&I.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Collaborative design and whiteboarding tool

Notice Description

Figma is a cloud based digital design and collaboration platform used to create, manage and maintain user interface designs, prototypes and associated visual assets. It is used as a core enabling tool for the development and continuous improvement of digital services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,555 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NS&I
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIGMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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