IT Service and Software Development Provider for the Development and Support of the OS Maps Product

Tender description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain’s national mapping agency, responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geospatial data products. The Consumer business unit of Ordnance Survey, generally managed by its subsidiary company Ordnance Survey Leisure Limited (OSLL), provides customers with information, products and services designed to make outdoor activities more enjoyable, accessible and safe. The Consumer business has responsibility for the Consumer Estate. The Consumer Estate is the collective term for the products delivered under this contract, comprising: OS Maps Website OS Maps Web App OS Maps App (Android and iOS) Custom-made solutions Admin Panel Web App GIS data, mapping and transformer services Backend Cloud Platform Service, including three international data centres, a suite of more than 30 APIs, multiple plugin services and third‑party SaaS integrations Following a competitive procurement process, OS has awarded a contract for the hosting, development, support and maintenance of the Consumer Estate. Under the awarded contract, the Supplier is responsible for providing engineering and test resources to work alongside the OS Product Management Team to iterate, enhance and continuously improve the Consumer Estate, ensuring it continues to meet customer needs. The Supplier is also responsible for the ongoing hosting, support and maintenance of the Consumer Estate.