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Subscription Management Platform for Ordnance Survey (OS) Maps

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 12:46

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 17:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Subscription Management Platform for Ordnance Survey (OS) Maps" engaged Ordnance Survey Limited, an arms-length body based in Southampton, as the buying organisation. This tender, listed under the industry category "Miscellaneous software package and computer systems" (CPV code: 48900000), involved an open procedure method focused on goods. Key dates include the conclusion of the tender phase on 27 January 2025, at which point bids would be electronically sealed. The procurement sought to procure services primarily for the Southampton area, with a contract awarded on 1 April 2025. The tender process is now complete, with the contract being active and awarded to Recurly Ltd, a supplier based in the United States, for a total contract value of GBP 358,519.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with a strong proficiency in software development and subscription management systems. Companies adept at integrating and managing subscription services could leverage this platform to expand their technological offerings and customer base, especially those with solutions adaptable to both UK and international markets. The criteria for assessment heavily emphasised quality (80%) and price (20%), suggesting opportunities for businesses that can deliver high-quality solutions competitively. This opportunity was suitable for businesses of all scales, reflected in the diversity of bids received, including participation from SMEs and international suppliers.

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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 and 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 and 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Subscription services for OS Maps

Options: The contract is for an initial term of three years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions are taken, the total length of the contract would be for five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050539-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£358,519 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
vicki.walton@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECURLY

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