Tender

COPYWRITE FOR NEW WEBSITE

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2018 at 09:04

TenderAmendment

17 Jul 2018 at 16:12

Tender

05 Jul 2018 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Ordnance Survey Limited, seeking services for copywriting for a new website, titled "COPYWRITE FOR NEW WEBSITE". The project falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is located in Southampton, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the process is open for submissions until 25th July 2018. The total value of the contract is set at £20,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £18,000. The contract is intended to commence on 14th August 2018 and will run for one year.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for copywriting and content marketing businesses, particularly those with experience in government and geospatial sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability marker, which indicates openness to their involvement. Companies proficient in strategic content development, website management, and brand positioning will find this project ideally suited for leveraging their skills to contribute to Ordnance Survey's ambitious new direction.

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Notice Title

COPYWRITE FOR NEW WEBSITE

Notice Description

This RFQ sets out OS's requirements for the provision of copywriting for our new website to re-organise our government and business content and present consistent copy on the new website pages. OS has undertaken a major strategic review, and the Board of OS has agreed a strategy to take the organisation in a new direction. The OS Strategy represents an ambitious choice for growth and as such needs thought leadership content to position Ordnance Survey at the centre of geospatial in GB. The new site will support our vision to be the world's most inspiring and trusted geospatial partner. The content will reflect our ambition to be at the heart of geospatial in Britain and internationally. We need to improve the experience for customers on our website, shift perception of our brand, make it easier to navigate and understand the products & services we provide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c6ef4f7-4468-41f0-8b1d-4212ed5a61ae
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2018 - 13 Aug 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Jacques Fourie
Contact Email
tenderenquiries@os.uk
Contact Phone
02380055978

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

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