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Supply of a Marketing Engagement Platform for Ordnance Survey

ORDNANCE SURVEY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 13:40

Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ordnance Survey, a body governed by public law in the UK, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a marketing engagement platform, with the contract awarded to Braze Inc. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure and falls under the industry category of programming services for packaged software products. The process, which commenced in January 2025, has already reached the award stage, with key milestones including the tender period that ended on 24th February 2025. The contract, valued at USD $645,000, was signed on 14th August 2025 and is related to the UK South East region (UKJ).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in programming and communication software services, specifically those able to provide off-the-shelf marketing engagement platforms. Companies equipped with expertise in sales, marketing, and business intelligence software would find this procurement relevant. The project, covering a contract period of approximately three years, was particularly accessible to a wide range of suppliers given its open nature, attracting five bids, including international interest. As the contract supports electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment, businesses proficient in providing seamless digital services would be particularly well-positioned to benefit.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Marketing Engagement Platform for Ordnance Survey

Notice Description

OS has awarded for a Marketing Engagement Platform to Braze Inc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050563-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

48510000 - Communication software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£645,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 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
Contact Name
Vicki Walton
Contact Email
vicki.walton@os.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454560420

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAZE

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