Planning

RFI 2 - Content Management System

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is in the planning stage for a potential Content Management System (CMS) by Ordnance Survey Limited, a public undertaking located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The process involves an RFI (Request for Information) aimed at exploring available solutions within the services category, specifically focused on IT and content management software. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 13th August 2025, and interested parties need to respond to the RFI by 29th August 2025. Future communications and notices are expected by 14th October 2025, with the anticipated contract period extending from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2029, with possible renewals up to 2031.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in IT software and content management solutions. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are specifically highlighted as well-suited contenders for this contract, providing a broad scope for competition and innovation in the content management domain. Engaging in this process could enable businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term relationship with Ordnance Survey, a respected organisation in geographical data services.

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Notice Title

RFI 2 - Content Management System

Notice Description

RFI for a potential Content Management System for Ordnance Survey

Planning Information

Response to RFI

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05871a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048434-2025
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, VCSE
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

48333000 - Contact management software package

48517000 - IT software package

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
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 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
Vicki Walton
Contact Email
vicki.walton@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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