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Klear Licences

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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28 Jan 2026 at 18:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Ordnance Survey Limited, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, involved the provision of "Klear Licences" within the IT software industry category. Classified as a public undertaking, the process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, bypassing competition. The contract, identified as "TS.0807", was awarded to Melwater, a large supplier, and covers goods delivered to locations across the UK, specifically in the UKJ32 region. The procurement stage progressed to the award phase, becoming active and complete with the contract running from 11th October 2025 to 10th November 2027, signed on 5th September 2025, with a gross value of £41,160.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT software packages, particularly those capable of supplying large-scale applications. Businesses focusing on creating innovative software solutions can benefit from collaborations, partnerships, or subcontracting work alongside large firms like Melwater, which successfully secured the contract. Enterprises adept at navigating direct procurement methods and providing competitive offers in goods will find this tender to align with their expertise and growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Klear Licences

Notice Description

Provision of Klear Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061165
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007786-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 10 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

MELWATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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