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Media Buying Services Agency

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 10:53

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 14:01

Tender

07 May 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking and the national mapping agency for Great Britain, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Media Buying Services. Based in Southampton, the organisation has entrusted this contract to Anything Is Possible Media Ltd., a large-scale media agency located in Brighton. The procurement method employed was a selective, competitive flexible procedure, culminating on 15th September 2025. The contract, which commenced on 14th August 2025, is set to last for two years, with a possibility of a 12-month extension contingent on performance. It primarily falls under the services category of the industry, specifically marketing services, and holds a contract value of up to £6,000,000. This process aimed to support Ordnance Survey in creating and maintaining effective media strategies across its consumer and corporate units.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in media and marketing, especially those proficient in media strategy development, media buying, and campaign analysis. With Ordnance Survey's role in geographic information crucial for numerous sectors, businesses capable of innovative media placement and optimisation can significantly benefit. Companies interested in entering or expanding within the prestigious field of public sector contracts would find this an ideal opportunity to showcase value through strategic partnership and advanced media solutions. The tender's flexible and competitive nature allows for a diverse approach to media tasks, suitable for agencies looking to expand their portfolio in governmental and corporate spheres.

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Notice Title

Media Buying Services Agency

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Great Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business, and individuals. Further information can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. This contract has been awarded to Anything Is Possible Media Limited to support Ordnance Survey. Anything Is Possible Media Limited will be creating and delivering successful media strategies, media buying, media optimisation, campaign trafficking, and reporting over the two years (with an optional 12-month extension) across our consumer (brand, ecommerce, app, and retail) and corporate businesses. This contract value is up to PS6,000,000; this amount is not guaranteed and will flex depending on the amount of media buying required across campaigns and strategies.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The contract term is for 2 years, with an option for an additional 12-month extension, subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056506-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Caroline Eadie
Contact Email
caroline.eadie@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

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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