---
title: "Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0597fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Design Services

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0597fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Design Services" contract was completed by Ordnance Survey Limited, situated in Southampton, UK. This contract falls under the services category with a particular focus on marketing services. The awarded contract was made through an open procedure and has been awarded to Catch A Fire Limited as of 4th February 2026. The service will act as an extension to OS's in-house design team and covers a period from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2028, with the potential for a 12-month extension, based on satisfactory performance. The contract value is projected at up to £300,000, although this amount is dependent on the services rendered.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs adept in design and marketing services, particularly those capable of supporting diverse projects such as branding and campaign support. Being an extension of the OS design team, businesses capable of maintaining a consistent brand identity and visual representation across platforms are apt to benefit. The open procurement method and significant number of SME bids indicate a competitive landscape, where innovative and adaptable design agencies may find growth and larger collaboration prospects with Ordnance Survey, directly influencing national mapping and location services in the UK.

## Notice

Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain's National Mapping Service, providing the trusted location data that underpins everyday life. From transport and utilities to housing and logistics, our data supports critical infrastructure, public services, and economic growth. OS also supports the nation getting outside with the award-winning OS Maps app and other OS products, including guidebooks and physical products. OS maintains the National Map, a vast database of over 600 million geospatial features, updated 20,000 times a day. Our expertise in location intelligence helps businesses, government, and communities make smarter decisions -- whether planning sustainable cities, managing climate risks, or improving connectivity -- because everything happens somewhere. As part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), we are driving the future of geospatial insights, ensuring Britain remains a leader in location data, and enabling a better-connected, more efficient, and resilient nation. This contract has been awarded to Catch A Fire Limited to act as an extension of the OS in-house design team. The contract is for an initial two years (with an optional 12-month extension). This contract value is up to PS300,000. This amount is not guaranteed and will flex depending on the amount.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and Ordnance Survey's confirmation of funding availability (budget). OS reserves the right not to take such extension option(s) if OS identifies that the Supplier (or associated party) has been added to the procurement debarment list during the contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010029-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-17 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATCH A FIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010029-2026
- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002020-2026
- 10 Sep 2025 at 15:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055566-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010029-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002020-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055566-2025
  10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- http://www.os.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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