This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

03 Jun 2026 at 08:37

Award

28 May 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Brand Activation" was managed by Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated under legal basis 2023/54, has reached the contract termination stage as of 3rd June 2026, following the completion of its designated implementation period from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2026. The contract was initially awarded to Ethos London Ltd through a limited procurement method featuring a closed framework with reopening competition. The total contract value amounted to £82,920 gross. This project fell under the industry category of marketing services with an associated CPV code 79342000.

This tender presented opportunities for businesses in the marketing services industry, particularly those equipped to engage in brand activation projects. The procurement process allowed for limited competition, making it suitable for larger companies capable of operating under framework agreements. The involvement of Ordnance Survey Limited opens potential networking channels and projects in public sector branding, offering growth for businesses aiming to expand their public sector footprints. Organisations such as Ethos London Ltd, with prior experience in similar sectors, would find themselves particularly well-suited to participate in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Brand Activation

Notice Description

Brand Activation services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05284f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052149-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,538 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
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

ETHOS LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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