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IT Service Management (ITSM) Platform

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:05

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:40

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02 Apr 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, has awarded a contract for the provision of an IT Service Management (ITSM) Platform to Alemba Limited. As the National Mapping Service provider of Great Britain, Ordnance Survey supports a broad range of sectors with geospatial intelligence. The procurement falls within the 'Software package and information systems' category and was conducted using a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, which commences on 6 October 2025, spans an initial period of two years with options for three additional one-year extensions, leading to a potential total duration until 2030. This procurement is part of their strategic advancement in IT service delivery, aimed at boosting support for internal staff, external suppliers, and customers.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for IT service providers and software developers catering to large-scale geospatial and data service needs. Alemba Limited, a large-scale supplier from Edinburgh, exemplifies the calibre of business suited for such ventures. Companies specialising in IT service management solutions, especially those with expertise in software package and information systems, will find this contract scope aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such procurement opportunities not only fosters business growth but also strengthens industry presence through collaboration with the nationally esteemed Ordnance Survey.

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Notice Title

IT Service Management (ITSM) Platform

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain's National Mapping Service, providing the trusted location data that underpins everyday life. From transport and utilities to housing and logistics, our data supports critical infrastructure, public services, and economic growth. OS also supports the nation getting outside with the award-winning OS Maps app and other OS products, including guidebooks and physical products. OS maintains the National Map, a vast database of over 600 million geospatial features, updated 20,000 times a day. Our expertise in location intelligence helps businesses, government, and communities make smarter decisions - whether planning sustainable cities, managing climate risks, or improving connectivity - because everything happens somewhere. As part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), we are driving the future of geospatial insights, ensuring Britain remains a leader in location data, and enabling a better-connected, more efficient, and resilient nation. This contract has been awarded to Alemba Limited to provide an IT Service Management Tool to help the organisation manage the delivery of IT services to support internal staff, external suppliers and OS customers. The contract is for an initial two years with 3 optional 12-month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48517000 - IT software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£498,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£498,484 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 28 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-01-08

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEMBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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