Tender

Subscription Management Platform for Ordnance Survey (OS) Maps

ORDNANCE SURVEY

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ordnance Survey (OS), a prominent organisation based in Southampton, is soliciting bids for a Subscription Management Platform tailored to their award-winning OS Maps app. This platform must support both UK and international customers in managing their subscriptions and accounts. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with all submissions due by 27 January 2025. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and falls under the "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems" industry category. Interested parties should note that the contract period will commence on 12 March 2025 and will extend until 11 August 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the software and services industry to collaborate with OS, enhancing their visibility and portfolio by contributing to a highly respected national service. The open procedure method welcomes Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), providing a competitive edge for innovative software companies specialising in subscription management solutions. Successful bidders can leverage this project to showcase their ability to handle substantial transaction volumes and complex integration, facilitating substantial business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Management Platform for Ordnance Survey (OS) Maps

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey ("OS") requires a Subscription Management Platform that can plug into the OS Maps web estate to allow both UK and international based customers to purchase and manage their subscriptions and account details. OS Maps is OS' award-winning outdoor app; providing access to all 607 OS Leisure maps, over 1.5 million routes across the whole of Great Britain as well as a host of mapping & navigation features to help customers make the most of their time outdoors. Whether the user is planning a walk, hike, run or ride; OS Maps allows the customer to create more adventures with trusted mapping, routes & navigation tools created by Ordnance Survey. The app not only hosts thousands of ready-made routes that the users can explore, but it also allows the customer to create their own quick and easy to plot routes to follow. The customer can create/select the route they wish to follow either on the website or in the app, download the route to the app and follow from there, without the need for signal, when they are on the go. Currently the OS Maps total active web subscriptions volume sits at 200,000, with around 250,000 transactions per year for both new purchases and renewals, with a revenue of around PS6.5 million each year. Additional information: Ordnance Survey ("OS") requires a Subscription Management Platform that can plug into the OS Maps web estate to allow both UK and international based customers to purchase and manage their subscriptions and account details. OS Maps is OS' award-winning outdoor app; providing access to all 607 OS Leisure maps, over 1.5 million routes across the whole of Great Britain as well as a host of mapping & navigation features to help customers make the most of their time outdoors. Whether the user is planning a walk, hike, run or ride; OS Maps allows the customer to create more adventures with trusted mapping, routes & navigation tools created by Ordnance Survey. The app not only hosts thousands of ready-made routes that the users can explore, but it also allows the customer to create their own quick and easy to plot routes to follow. The customer can create/select the route they wish to follow either on the website or in the app, download the route to the app and follow from there, without the need for signal, when they are on the go. Currently the OS Maps total active web subscriptions volume sits at 200,000, with around 250,000 transactions per year for both new purchases and renewals, with a revenue of around PS6.5 million each year. Please review the documents available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20aa90f3-57df-4523-aa79-1876192a7054
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8744939d-acee-4f09-a029-b84b3c28f939
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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