Planning

Web Filtering & Internet Security (Pre Market Engagement)

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking entity, is conducting a pre-market engagement exercise for Web Filtering & Internet Security software, with the existing service due to end in December. This procurement process falls under the 'goods' category and is centred around plans to implement a new security software package. Located in the UK, specifically the region UKJ36, the organisation has outlined a milestone for market engagement, requiring suppliers to respond by 29 July 2025. The official market engagement notice has been published on 1 July 2025. Interested parties who have not previously registered will need to do so to access the documentation via the provided portal link.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in security software, particularly those with expertise in providing web filtering and internet security solutions. Suitable for SMEs, the contract period is anticipated to start from 1 January 2026 and continue until the end of December 2027. The gross value of the procurement is estimated at £120,000, offering substantial potential for those capable of delivering advanced security solutions to meet Ordnance Survey's needs. Businesses with a focus on security software and a good understanding of relevant legal requirements may find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Web Filtering & Internet Security (Pre Market Engagement)

Notice Description

Web Filtering & Internet Security software, current service going end of life in December (Harmony). This is not an invitation to tender, but a pre-market engagement exercise.

Planning Information

To respond to this market engagement event please complete the questionnaire contained at the following address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/Home Please note suppliers may need to register if they haven't before to access the documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036388-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 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
TLJ32 Southampton

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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