Tender

Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool

ORDNANCE SURVEY

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Tender

20 Sep 2023 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ordnance Survey is seeking a new search, merchandising and recommendations tool to integrate with the BigCommerce platform, aiming to enhance customer experience and product showcasing. The tender, titled "Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool," falls under the software programming and consultancy services category. The £100,000 contract has a minimum value of £40,000 and is open for procurement until 13th October 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in this service procurement.

Businesses specialized in software consultancy, system integration, project management, and technical consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. Applicants should consider the location of the procurement, with delivery addresses specified in various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The timely submission of bids for this contracting process could lead to significant growth prospects for businesses seeking to provide cutting-edge solutions in search, merchandising, and recommendations services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey has a mature online presence, with our e-commerce store being rebuilt on the BigCommerce platform in 2020 and our development partner has supported, maintained, and continued developing the site and its associated services. Since its development, the searching, merchandising and recommendations functionality has remained the default function that Big Commerce has to offer. Ordnance Survey is looking to take on a new search, merchandising and recommendation tool that will integrate with the BigCommerce platform that will provide more control over these areas of the website, the goal is to provide a better customer experience and showcase the products that we have to offer in a clearer, more relevant, and interesting way. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9c9b3-ac2d-4d31-b7fc-378a3e1b83ca
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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