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23 Jul 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process carried out by Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, has culminated in the awarding of the contract titled "Growth Insights Tool" to Business Funding Research Ltd, trading as Beauhurst. The contract, which is relevant to the goods industry category, specifically software package and information systems, is set to cover the period from 24th June 2026 to 23rd June 2027, with possible extensions up to 2029. This tender was conducted under a limited procurement method, allowing below-threshold limited competition, signifying its specialised nature. The legal basis for this procurement was established under legislation reference 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for analytics firms focused on UK start-ups and high-growth companies, as the awarded contract involves providing a platform for insights into these sectors. Businesses engaging in data analytics and software for corporate growth could find this contract, valued at £41,005, a strategic entry point into public sector collaborations. The completion of this contract and its potential renewals indicate an ongoing partnership with opportunities for extended engagement, favouring businesses that are agile, innovative, and capable of providing valuable insights through advanced software solutions.

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Notice Title

Growth Insights Tool

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded to Beauhurst. Beauhurst provide a platform that analyses UK start ups, high growth companies and investors. The contract length is 1+1+1 and total contract value is PS41,005.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d18b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069517-2026
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,005 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2027 6-12 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
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
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

BUSINESS FUNDING RESEARCH LTD (BEAUHURST

Further Information

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