Planning

Content Management System - Consumer

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a national mapping agency of Great Britain, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Content Management System - Consumer" within the services industry category. Located in Southampton, UK, the procurement process intends to enhance the OS Maps web architecture with a focus on scalable and globally adaptable digital experiences. Interested parties are invited to engage with this requirement by registering on the In-Tend portal by 23rd June 2025. This initiative aims to explore the technology capabilities available in the CMS market. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2025 and potentially extend until 31st October 2031, with renewal options available.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in content management software packages and development services. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to become a key player in supporting Ordnance Survey's strategic growth plans. Businesses offering innovative solutions that align with global digital standards and scalability will find themselves well-suited to contribute and thrive through collaboration with a public undertaking like Ordnance Survey. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships and exposure to a broader market scope, pivotal for growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Content Management System - Consumer

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (company registration number 09121572) whose registered address is at Explorer House, Adanac Drive, Southampton, SO16 0AS, UK (OS). OS is a limited company in which the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS is the national mapping agency of Great Britain 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. Ordnance Survey (OS) is keen to understand more about the technology capabilities within the CMS market and the solutions and technology available to help fuel these ambitious growth plans for the OS Maps web architecture. This strategic initiative will lay the foundation for a more cohesive, scalable, and globally adaptable digital experience, putting us 'on the map' with key global leaders.

Planning Information

To engage with this requirement please register on our In-Tend portal to access the RFI questionnaire at this address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05459e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031062-2025
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

48783000 - Content management software package

72212783 - Content management 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
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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