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Award

20 Jul 2026 at 15:12

Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, the buyer based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G) Marketing Agency Services." This contract falls under the services industry category and involves comprehensive marketing and communication services. The procurement was conducted using an open competitive flexible procedure. The contract will commence on 1 September 2026 and lasts for three years, with an option to extend it annually for up to two additional years. The estimated annual contract value ranges from £250,000 to £300,000, contingent upon Ordnance Survey's requirements during the contract duration.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and communication services, particularly those skilled in B2B and B2G segments, to attract growth. SMEs with expertise in geospatial data marketing, strategic communication campaigns, and integrated marketing efforts stand to benefit significantly. By partnering with Ordnance Survey, the selected supplier will contribute to strengthening the organisation’s commercial growth, enhancing its reputation, and positioning it effectively within both public and private sectors, ultimately paving the way for sustained business development.

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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 awarding the contract to the Supplier as the specialist marketing and communications partner 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"). The Supplier will provide a full-service agency service 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 Services 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 to 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 September 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 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/068406-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROCTOR AND STEVENSON

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