Tender

Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G) Marketing Agency Services

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, the National Mapping Service of Great Britain, is seeking a specialist marketing and communications agency to provide Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G) marketing services. As part of the public sector and commercial data markets, Ordnance Survey, owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, aims to reposition itself as a modern, technology-enabled data business. Located in Southampton, the procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender end date on 11 May 2026, and the anticipated contract commencement on 1 July 2026. The procurement operates under an open method with a Competitive Flexible Procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023, addressing the services industry, specifically targeting marketing and communications services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for full-service agency partners with expertise in Go To Market Activity (GTM) in B2B/B2G markets to collaborate with Ordnance Survey in driving strategic marketing initiatives. The contract, which spans three years with potential extensions up to five years, offers a projected annual value of £250k–£300k, though Ordnance Survey does not guarantee these figures. Agencies adept at delivering integrated marketing strategies that highlight the socio-economic value of geospatial data could enhance Ordnance Survey's market position, supporting government policy objectives and fostering economic growth. Companies specialising in marketing management consultancy, advertising, and direct marketing services, particularly those experienced in public sector engagements, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G) Marketing Agency Services

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain's National Mapping Service and a government owned commercial company operating across the public sector and commercial data markets. As part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, OS delivers trusted geospatial data, expertise and insight to government, businesses and consumers. Its role is to create, maintain and distribute authoritative geospatial data that underpins essential national infrastructure, supports public service delivery and drives economic growth across the UK. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS is seeking a specialist marketing and communications partner ("the Supplier") to support the continued repositioning of OS as a modern, technology enabled data business and the UK National Mapping Service. The Supplier will support the organisation in delivering strategic, high impact marketing and communications activity across Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G) audiences ("the Services"). OS requires the Supplier to be a full-service agency partner with deep experience designing, developing and delivering Go To Market Activity (GTM) in B2B / B2G markets. The Supplier will work with OS to deliver integrated marketing and communications that clearly articulate the national value of OS data and its critical role in supporting Government priorities. The Services will showcase how OS's trusted data delivers social purpose, supports environmental goals, strengthens national resilience and fuels economic growth. Through compelling storytelling, targeted engagement and campaigns, the Service will highlight OS as the invisible data spine that underpins essential public services and empowers citizens every day. Our approach will ensure stakeholders across Government, and the wider public sector, fully recognise the breadth, impact and future potential of OS data as the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) evolves and approaches renewal. In parallel, the OS shareholder framework agreement requires OS to "grow the long-term value of the organisation". This mandates OS to grow commercial revenues profitably. Outside of the public sector OS generates revenue through data sales across sectors such as utilities, telecoms, land & property, and financial services. The Supplier will play a key role in helping OS drive commercial (private sector) growth in the short to medium term and in supporting OS position itself with key government stakeholders to provide a platform to renew the PSGA and secure a new contract and funding for OS in the medium to long term. The contract will be for three years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years. The anticipated start date of the contract is 1 July 2026. The estimated value for this contract is PS250k-PS300k per annum. OS does not guarantee the estimated value of this contract. The exact spend on this contract will be dependent on OS requirements during the delivery of the contract. The above value is provided as an indication, and the final value of the contract will be subject to the outcome of the procurement process and the delivery of the contract in accordance with the final signed contract for this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for three years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years. The anticipated start date of the contract is 1 July 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06803e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032930-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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