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29 Jul 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited initiated a procurement process titled "OS Promotional Merchandise Services" to streamline and modernise its merchandise operations. The project, located in Southampton, UK, and classified under promotional services in the industry category, focused on creating a controlled and brand-led merchandise strategy through sustainable materials. The procurement, identified as a "limited" method under the legal basis 2023/54, reached the awards stage on 29 July 2026 with a subsequent contract active from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. Key dates include the award date, 29 July 2026, and contract signing on the same day, with the total gross contract value amounting to £108,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in promotional materials and services. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs with a focus on sustainable production and strategic merchandise delivery, as Ordnance Survey Limited seeks to implement a curated range of branded items. Allwag Promotions Ltd was awarded the contract, highlighting an SME's potential to succeed in this controlled competition environment. With a project spanning three years, businesses equipped to deliver bespoke promotional merchandise and manage structured approval processes will find significant growth prospects in engaging with such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

OS Promotional Merchandise Services

Notice Description

OS requires a need to streamline, modernise, and govern the merchandise process centrally to ensure brand consistency, sustainability, cost efficiency, and alignment with OS's strategic brand direction. This will support the transition to a more controlled and brand-led merchandise strategy, incorporating a curated range of pre-approved core items, sustainable materials, and a structured approval and ordering workflow. The scope of this contract covers the sourcing, production, and fulfilment of OS branded promotional merchandise for use across the organisation. Allwag Promotion Limited will manage and deliver the promotional merchandise from a pre-approved core range to bespoke items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d624
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071575-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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

ALLWAG PROMOTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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