Planning

Vulnerability Management Tool (2026)

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 16:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a central government public authority headquartered in Southampton, UK, is initiating a procurement process for a "Vulnerability Management Tool (2026)." This contract falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, with a focus on security and data security software solutions. The current procurement stage is planning, with a market engagement scheduled until 23rd May 2025. The main procurement category is services, and the process anticipates a contract period beginning on 19th February 2026 and concluding on 18th February 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2030. Parties interested in participating are encouraged to engage through published documents available on In-Tend or via direct communication with the provided contact point by the specified deadline. The announcement of further details is expected on 27th June 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering state-of-the-art security software and consultancy services. It is especially suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative solutions to enhance cybersecurity measures employed by public authorities. With the invitation to participate in the preliminary engagement process, businesses have a chance to influence the tender specification, potentially tailoring their offerings to align with Ordnance Survey’s needs. This proactive involvement could pave the way for growth through a sustained partnership over the comprehensive contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vulnerability Management Tool (2026)

Notice Description

Vulnerability Management Tool Contract for open solution in 2026 (currently use Tenable software)

Planning Information

Engagement is voluntary for suppliers, this will help Ordnance Survey produce an accurate, relevant specification for the future tender. It is also an opportunity for Ordnance Survey to learn about potential alternatives and what other offerings are available, participation is encouraged and appreciated. The relevant engagement documents are published on In-Tend (http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os) for suppliers to submit a response, or to directly email bill.adams@os.uk by the end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05073a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016882-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212730 - Security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementgroup@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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