Official UK procurement notice
Technology and Data Professional Services Framework
Authority: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED (Public body)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionOrdnance Survey (OS) requires Suppliers to provide technology and data professional services to support the delivery of its strategic objectives, transformation programmes, products, services and operational requirements.
The Suppliers shall deliver specialist technology and data expertise through a multi-lot framework agreement, providing access to suitably qualified professionals across a range of disciplines, including software engineering, geospatial applications, testing services and artificial intelligence. The framework will provide OS with a flexible and efficient route to market for the procurement of specialist resources and services required to support projects, programmes, service delivery and business change activities.
The scope of the Framework includes, but is not limited to:
- Provision of specialist resources and teams to support the design, development, implementation, enhancement and maintenance of geospatial applications and data solutions.
- Provision of software development services to support digital products, online services, APIs, data integration, data processing, data sharing and related technology capabilities.
- Provision of functional and non-functional testing services, including quality assurance, test automation, performance testing, security testing and associated testing activities.
- Provision of artificial intelligence and machine learning services, including the design, development and deployment of AI-enabled solutions, agentic systems and other advanced AI capabilities.
The Framework is intended to support OS in achieving improved delivery capability, enhanced service resilience, increased organisational agility, innovation, operational efficiency and the successful delivery of strategic technology and data initiatives.
The successful Suppliers will be expected to work collaboratively with OS and relevant stakeholders to ensure the continuous delivery, improvement and optimisation of services throughout the Framework term. Suppliers will be required to provide resources that align with OS-defined role profiles, capability standards and specific business requirements.
The Authority may require flexibility to accommodate changes in demand, technological developments, legislative requirements, organisational priorities, emerging technologies and future business needs during the Framework term.
The Framework is to be divided into four Lots:
- Lot 1: Geospatial Applications
- Lot 2: General Software Development
- Lot 3: General Testing Services
- Lot 4: AI Services
Suppliers may bid for one or more Lots. It is anticipated that up to three Suppliers will be appointed to each Lot. Call-off contracts may be awarded through either further competition or direct award in accordance with the Framework Agreement. OS does not guarantee any minimum level of spend under the Framework.
Further details of the requirements are contained within the procurement documents.
CPV: Computer support and consultancy services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Project management consultancy services · Software consultancy services · Software integration consultancy services · Software programming and consultancy services · System software acceptance testing consultancy services · Systems and technical consultancy services · Systems consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 12 suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Jan 2027
Published description of the framework
Further Competition or Direct Award. Suppliers will be ranked within each lot based on the outcome of the procurement process.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Geospatial ApplicationsRenewalPublished value£0
Suppliers under Lot 1 will be required to be capable of delivering specialist geospatial application development and data capture services to support Ordnance Survey’s (OS) geo‑production capability and wider geospatial data ecosystem.
This Lot focuses on the delivery, enhancement, and maintenance of systems used to capture, manage, process, and integrate geospatial data into OS core datasets. This includes both manual and automated data capture processes, spatial data transformation, and the development of applications supporting data production workflows.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Registration on the Central Digital Platform and submit core supplier information. (Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ for guidance)
Hold or commit to obtain required insurance levels prior to contract award.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Provide evidence of relevant technical ability, including, where available, contract examples and required accreditations.
Ensure any associated persons or subcontractors relied upon also meet these requirements and submit information as required.
Full details and assessment criteria are set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Tender documents.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
Lot #2General Software DevelopmentRenewalPublished value£0
Suppliers under Lot 2 will be required to be capable of delivering general software development services to support the design, development, enhancement, integration, and maintenance of digital systems and platforms across Ordnance Survey (OS).
The Lot will support a broad range of business and technology requirements, including internal systems, customer-facing applications, enterprise platforms, APIs, and supporting services.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Registration on the Central Digital Platform and submit core supplier information. (Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ for guidance)
Hold or commit to obtain required insurance levels prior to contract award.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Provide evidence of relevant technical ability, including, where available, contract examples and required accreditations.
Ensure any associated persons or subcontractors relied upon also meet these requirements and submit information as required.
Full details and assessment criteria are set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Tender documents.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
Lot #3General Testing ServicesRenewalPublished value£0
Lot 3 provides access to suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive software testing and quality assurance services to support Ordnance Survey (OS) in the successful delivery of its products, platforms, and services.
This Lot focuses on both functional and non-functional testing services, ensuring that systems developed across OS meet defined requirements, perform effectively under expected conditions, and provide a secure, accessible, and high-quality user experience.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Registration on the Central Digital Platform and submit core supplier information. (Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ for guidance)
Hold or commit to obtain required insurance levels prior to contract award.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Provide evidence of relevant technical ability, including, where available, contract examples and required accreditations.
Ensure any associated persons or subcontractors relied upon also meet these requirements and submit information as required.
Full details and assessment criteria are set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Tender documents.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
Lot #4AI ServicesRenewalPublished value£0
Lot 4 provides access to suppliers capable of delivering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics services to support Ordnance Survey’s (OS) ability to design, develop, deploy, and operationalise intelligent solutions across its technical landscape.
This Lot covers a broad range of capabilities, including machine learning, data science, predictive analytics, and emerging AI technologies (including generative AI and agent-based systems). Services will support the development of innovative solutions to enhance geospatial data processing, automation, decision-making, and customer-facing services.
This Lot will enable OS to accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and unlock value from data through the application of advanced analytics and AI solutions, aligned to organisational governance, ethical standards, and delivery frameworks.
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Registration on the Central Digital Platform and submit core supplier information. (Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ for guidance)
Hold or commit to obtain required insurance levels prior to contract award.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Provide evidence of relevant technical ability, including, where available, contract examples and required accreditations.
Ensure any associated persons or subcontractors relied upon also meet these requirements and submit information as required.
Full details and assessment criteria are set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Tender documents.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Social value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Geospatial Applications | 60% | 30% | 10% | |
| 2 · General Software Development | 60% | 30% | 10% | |
| 3 · General Testing Services | 60% | 30% | 10% | |
| 4 · AI Services | 60% | 30% | 10% |
- Economic & financial standing
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Registration on the Central Digital Platform and submit core supplier information. (Please see: www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ for guidance)
Hold or commit to obtain required insurance levels prior to contract award.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
Suppliers must meet conditions of participation through the completion of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire
Provide evidence of relevant technical ability, including, where available, contract examples and required accreditations.
Ensure any associated persons or subcontractors relied upon also meet these requirements and submit information as required.
Full details and assessment criteria are set out in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Tender documents.
Full details will be included within the Tender documentation.
- Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
- “Technology and Data Professional Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 12 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 19 May 2025, 11:23 BST
- Last source update
- 2 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Nov 2026
- Authority reference
BS.0398- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-076425- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516aaFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 25 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
All submissions will be completed through the Intend portal, for which you can login here: in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/Home ↗
If you have not yet registered on Intend, this can also be done online through the above link and clicking on ‘Register'.
If you have any issues with registration on the Intend portal, please email [email protected]
Timeline
19 May 2025 → 1 Jan 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published19 May 2025, 11:23 BST
- Next notice expected116 days ago1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published75 days ago11 Aug 2026, 16:54 BST
- Clarification questions by62 days ago25 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published53 days ago2 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends35 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today26 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected byin 36 days30 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 67 days1 Jan 2027
Notice history
11 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 May 2025- Pipeline notice published19 May 2025, 11:23 BSTUK1
- Planned procurement notice published21 May 2026, 14:29 BSTUK3
- Procurement method changed21 May 2026, 14:29 BST
- Deadline published: 3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST21 May 2026, 14:29 BST
- Planned procurement notice published21 May 2026, 14:36 BSTUK3
- Planned procurement notice published22 May 2026, 16:32 BSTUK3
- Tender notice published11 Aug 2026, 16:54 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active11 Aug 2026, 16:54 BST
- Deadline moved to 7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST11 Aug 2026, 16:54 BST+35 days · was 3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published2 Sept 2026, 16:12 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST2 Sept 2026, 16:12 BST+14 days · was 7 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-05: 2 releases · 21 May 2026, 21 May 2026
- 2025-05: 1 release · 19 May 2025
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender