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UX Experience Review

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Ordnance Survey Limited based in Southampton, focuses on a "UX Experience Review" across their various websites to enhance user experience. This project falls under the "Software consultancy services" industry category and has been categorised as a "goods" procurement. The process is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 25 November 2025 and running until 30 April 2026. The procurement method was limited, with below-threshold competition, and it involves a budget of £60,000 gross. The geographic focus includes southern regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in UX design, software consultancy, and marketing management services. A company like Hotfoot Design Ltd, which successfully won the contract, illustrates the tender's suitability for proficient SMEs capable of offering innovative solutions and effective improvements in digital user interfaces. Such projects can bolster portfolio credentials and stimulate further cross-sector collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

UX Experience Review

Notice Description

UX Experience review of OS' various websites to advise on how to improve the UX

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOTFOOT DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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