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title: "Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool."
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# Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool.

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aac6b417-b06e-462c-a2ac-0051997aac4a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Ordnance Survey involves seeking a new "Search, Merchandising and Recommendations Tool" to enhance their online platform, aiming to provide a better customer experience and product showcase. The procurement falls under the services category, with a tender period ending on 5th March 2024. The contract period is set from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026, and it follows an open procedure below the threshold for procurement.

This tender for developing a new software tool offers opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector. Companies specializing in software programming, systems consultancy, and project management services would be well-suited to compete. Ordnance Survey, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers to integrate the tool with their BigCommerce platform, fostering business growth in the software and technical consultancy industry.

## 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: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e3d38f-0d69-4b09-a082-b04b73bcd453 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2024 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e3d38f-0d69-4b09-a082-b04b73bcd453
- 27 Feb 2024 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e3d38f-0d69-4b09-a082-b04b73bcd453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e3d38f-0d69-4b09-a082-b04b73bcd453
  4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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