Notice Information
Notice Title
Technology and Data Professional Services Framework
Notice Description
Ordnance Survey (OS) requires Suppliers to provide technology and data professional services to support the delivery of its strategic objectives, transformation programmes, products, services and operational requirements. The Suppliers shall deliver specialist technology and data expertise through a multi-lot framework agreement, providing access to suitably qualified professionals across a range of disciplines, including software engineering, geospatial applications, testing services and artificial intelligence. The framework will provide OS with a flexible and efficient route to market for the procurement of specialist resources and services required to support projects, programmes, service delivery and business change activities. The scope of the Framework includes, but is not limited to: * Provision of specialist resources and teams to support the design, development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of geospatial applications and data solutions. * Provision of software development services to support digital products, online services, APIs, data integration, data processing, data sharing and related technology capabilities. * Provision of functional and non-functional testing services, including quality assurance, test automation, performance testing, security testing and associated testing activities. * Provision of artificial intelligence and machine learning services, including the design, development and deployment of AI-enabled solutions, agentic systems and other advanced AI capabilities. The Framework is intended to support OS in achieving improved delivery capability, enhanced service resilience, increased organisational agility, innovation, operational efficiency and the successful delivery of strategic technology and data initiatives. The successful Suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with OS and relevant stakeholders to ensure the continuous delivery, improvement and optimisation of services throughout the Framework term. Suppliers will be required to provide resources that align with OS-defined role profiles, capability standards and specific business requirements. The Authority may require flexibility to accommodate changes in demand, technological developments, legislative requirements, organisational priorities, emerging technologies and future business needs during the Framework term. The Framework is to be divided into four Lots: * Lot 1: Geospatial Applications * Lot 2: General Software Development * Lot 3: General Testing Services * Lot 4: AI Services Suppliers may bid for one or more Lots. It is anticipated that up to three Suppliers will be appointed to each Lot. Call-off contracts may be awarded through either further competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement. OS does not guarantee any minimum level of spend under the Framework. Further details of the requirements are contained within the procurement documents.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - Geospatial Applications
Suppliers under Lot 1 will be required to be capable of delivering specialist geospatial application development and data capture services to support Ordnance Survey's (OS) geo-production capability and wider geospatial data ecosystem. This Lot focuses on the delivery, enhancement, and maintenance of systems used to capture, manage, process, and integrate geospatial data into OS core datasets. This includes both manual and automated data capture processes, spatial data transformation, and the development of applications supporting data production workflows.
Renewal: 1x12 month extension
Lot 2 - General Software DevelopmentSuppliers under Lot 2 will be required to be capable of delivering general software development services to support the design, development, enhancement, integration, and maintenance of digital systems and platforms across Ordnance Survey (OS). The Lot will support a broad range of business and technology requirements, including internal systems, customer-facing applications, enterprise platforms, APIs, and supporting services.
Renewal: 1x12 month extension
Lot 3 - General Testing ServicesLot 3 provides access to suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive software testing and quality assurance services to support Ordnance Survey (OS) in the successful delivery of its products, platforms, and services. This Lot focuses on both functional and non-functional testing services, ensuring that systems developed across OS meet defined requirements, perform effectively under expected conditions, and provide a secure, accessible, and high-quality user experience.
Renewal: 1x12 month extension
Lot 4 - AI ServicesLot 4 provides access to suppliers capable of delivering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics services to support Ordnance Survey's (OS) ability to design, develop, deploy, and operationalise intelligent solutions across its technical landscape. This Lot covers a broad range of capabilities, including machine learning, data science, predictive analytics, and emerging AI technologies (including generative AI and agent-based systems). Services will support the development of innovative solutions to enhance geospatial data processing, automation, decision-making, and customer-facing services. This Lot will enable OS to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and unlock value from data through the application of advanced analytics and AI solutions, aligned to organisational governance, ethical standards, and delivery frameworks.
Renewal: 1x12 month extension
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0516aa
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076425-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
72246000 - Systems consultancy services
72266000 - Software consultancy services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £8,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Aug 2026Today
- Submission Deadline
- 7 Sep 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jul 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- TLJ32 Southampton
-
- Local Authority
- Test Valley
- Electoral Ward
- Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
- Westminster Constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076425-2026
11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048237-2026
22nd May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047167-2026
21st May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047159-2026
21st May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022524-2025
19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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