--- title: "Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY" published: "2023-09-20" --- # Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-452eff62-d90b-4d66-984e-5e3030f9f54f.json) ## Summary The Ordnance Survey is seeking a new search, merchandising and recommendations tool to integrate with the BigCommerce platform, aiming to enhance customer experience and product showcasing. The tender, titled "Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool," falls under the software programming and consultancy services category. The £100,000 contract has a minimum value of £40,000 and is open for procurement until 13th October 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in this service procurement. Businesses specialized in software consultancy, system integration, project management, and technical consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. Applicants should consider the location of the procurement, with delivery addresses specified in various regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The timely submission of bids for this contracting process could lead to significant growth prospects for businesses seeking to provide cutting-edge solutions in search, merchandising, and recommendations services. ## Notice Ordnance Survey has a mature online presence, with our e-commerce store being rebuilt on the BigCommerce platform in 2020 and our development partner has supported, maintained, and continued developing the site and its associated services. Since its development, the searching, merchandising and recommendations functionality has remained the default function that Big Commerce has to offer. Ordnance Survey is looking to take on a new search, merchandising and recommendation tool that will integrate with the BigCommerce platform that will provide more control over these areas of the website, the goal is to provide a better customer experience and showcase the products that we have to offer in a clearer, more relevant, and interesting way. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9c9b3-ac2d-4d31-b7fc-378a3e1b83ca | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2023 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9c9b3-ac2d-4d31-b7fc-378a3e1b83ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea9c9b3-ac2d-4d31-b7fc-378a3e1b83ca 20th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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