Ordnance Survey (OS) has a long history of providing the survey and mapping infrastructure for Great Britain and supporting the UK Government’s international policies. 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, its data supports critical infrastructure, public services and economic growth.
OS has successfully transformed from analogue to digital and are considered one of the world’s leading authorities on geospatial data. It is keen to share its experience with others, knowing that geospatial data helps governments and communities make smarter decisions – whether planning sustainable cities, managing climate risks, or improving connectivity. Recently, OS’s international focus has been on building capacity and capability within government agencies who create, maintain, distribute and use geospatial data.
OS has international experience across a variety of sectors including energy, transport, climate resilience and urban planning. As a key delivery partner for GCIEP, OS can support in:
- GIS training tailored to bespoke needs.
- Creation of bespoke services web maps and dashboards to visualise spatial data.
- Creation of APIs to ensure streamlined data provision.
- Identification and evaluation of geospatial data, including locating sources and evaluating the work needed to convert the data into a format that users can easily use.
- Ensuring data complies with international standards of consistency and usability.
- Data acquisition, transformation, and assessment.
For more information, please visit the OS website or contact:
- Catrin Ridyard, FCDO Customer Development Manager – [email protected]
- Andy Wilson, International Contracts Lead – [email protected]
- Angus Hemmings, Principal Geospatial Consultant – [email protected]
