Ordnance Survey wishes to raise awareness among third sector organisations that they can gain access to mapping data as contractors to government. These third sector organisations might include voluntary and community groups, charities and cooperatives contracting with public sector bodies to deliver government policy on issues such as social cohesion and sustainable communities. As the national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey produces maps and data used by hundreds of local authorities and central government organisations delivering essential frontline services. Government bodies have access to a wide portfolio of Ordnance Survey information through two collective purchasing agreements (the Pan-government Agreement and the Mapping Services Agreement). Products include highly detailed topographic, address and road network data. Any third sector organisation undertaking work for an existing licensee can also access and use the data.

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13 October 2008
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