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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority based in Brighton, UK, has completed the procurement process for design and prototyping software, specifically Figma licenses. This award, dated 8th July 2026, falls within the IT services category. The contracting process, which reached the award stage, involved a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition". The contract, signed with supplier Figma Inc, commenced on 7th January 2026 and is set to last until 6th January 2027, with an option for added or upgraded seats on subsequent invoices. The gross value of the contract is £8,467.20, reflecting the strategic alignment with TPR’s digital partner, Kainos, and the necessity for efficient product development and intellectual property protection.

This procurement creates opportunities particularly for organisations involved in IT consulting and software development, especially those offering innovative solutions in design software. Businesses with capabilities in licensing management and those experienced in supporting digital transformations in government sectors would find this contract beneficial. The focus on tools like Figma to enhance regulatory efficiency indicates a conducive environment for tech firms poised for growth through public sector partnerships. With TPR’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies, businesses that are agile and adaptive to government sector needs will be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064288-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,056 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20266 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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