Tender

IT Service and Software Development Provider for the Development and Support of the OS Maps Product

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 16:14

Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ordnance Survey Limited, Britain's national mapping agency, has initiated a tender for a comprehensive IT service and software development provider. This procurement process, taking place in the United Kingdom, aims to bolster and support the OS Maps product, encompassing their website, web application, and mobile apps, among other services. The value of this procurement is substantial, with an estimated contract period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, potentially extending to August 2033. This competitive flexible procedure involves various stages: Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT), followed by presentations and BAFO pricing. Key deadlines include an expression of interest required by November 17, 2025, and all submissions are to be electronically managed via OS's In-Tend portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming, integration, and consultancy services within the region. Given the scale and scope of services required—including back-end cloud platform services, GIS data management, and API suite management—companies with expertise in large-scale IT projects and previous experience in maintaining and enhancing software products will find themselves well-suited to compete. The competitive bidding process allows businesses to present flexible solutions and innovative approaches that align with the mission of Ordnance Survey, opening new avenues for growth and partnership.

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Notice Title

IT Service and Software Development Provider for the Development and Support of the OS Maps Product

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's national mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geospatial data products. The Consumer business unit of Ordnance Survey, generally managed by OS's subsidiary company Ordnance Survey Leisure Limited (OSLL), provides customers with information, products and services that make outdoor activities more enjoyable, accessible, and safe. The Consumer business are responsible for the Consumer Estate. The Consumer Estate is the collective term used for the Products that are in scope of this procurement. This consists of: * OS Maps Website * OS Maps Webapp * OS Maps App (Android and IOS) * Custom Made * Admin panel Webapp * GIS data and mapping & transformer services. * Backend Cloud Platform Service including 3 international data centres, a suite of more than 30 API's, multiple plugin services and 3rd party SaaS integrations. The Consumer Estate is currently, hosted, developed, supported and maintained by a third-party supplier. OS are looking for a Supplier who can transition the existing estate and then provide engineering and test resource to work with our OS Product Management Team to iterate and enhance the products in the Consumer Estate (as defined above), so we continue to meet the needs of our customers. We are also looking for this Supplier to host, support and maintain the Consumer Estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051baf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067626-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£55,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-02-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Alex Oakley
Contact Email
alex.oakley@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
TLJ32 Southampton

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

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