Contractor Link is emapsite's dedicated solution that enables Local Authorities
and Government Agencies to provide contractors with secure access to OS mapping
licensed under the new Public Sector Mapping Agreement (PSMA), quickly and efficiently.
This service has been designed to simplify and expedite the distribution of OS data
under this agreement by bringing the parties involved together to reduce the overheads
and delay involved in manual processing and postal delivery of data. This system
also offers the benefits of bringing project details of all the data requested and
delivered together in one easy to view online interface, with in-built licence compliance.
Whilst emapsite's Contractor Link service streamlines this interaction, emapsite
itself acts only as a conduit - the ownership of the process, and full control of
authorisation, rests with the Local or Central Government signatory to the PSMA
and is based upon specific PSMA subcontractor terms.
Sub-Contractor Process:
To make a request click 'Start' on the Contractor Link homepage. Once you have entered
the details of the project and selected the relevant Local or Central Government
client, you will be prompted to search location, mark-up your project area in the
emapsite mapshop and select the mapping products required. In the basket, you will
not be charged for data included in the PSMA and a Service Charge of £49 per project
request will apply to cover emapsite administration costs. We will then send an
automated request for authorisation for the chosen products and will advise you
electronically of the result of that request.
If you would like to discuss this process in more detail, or you have any further
questions, please call the emapsite helpdesk on 0118 973 6883 or
contact the support team at sales@emapsite.com.
Contractor FAQ's
Which data is available through Contractor Link?
- OS MasterMap Topography Layer
- OS MasterMap Integrated Transport Network (ITN) Layer (PLEASE CALL)
- OS VectorMap Local
- 1:10 000 Scale Raster (only available until 31 March, 2013)
- 1:25 000 Scale Colour Raster
- 1:50 000 Scale Colour Raster
- Code-Point
- Code-Point with polygons
When would I use Contractor Link?
If you are a contractor bidding for or working on a local authority or government
agency project and you have a requirement for project specific mapping data, you
can apply to access that data via Contractor Link.
How do I obtain the necessary permissions to access that data?
Once you have supplied the project details and selected the data sets you wish to
access, the details will be submitted automatically to the relevant Local Authority/Government
Agency for authorisation.
How quickly can I download the data once the initial request is authorised?
You will be notified via email as soon as the data has been authorised and you will
then be able to download your data from our website within a few minutes.
In which format is the data delivered?
You can download the data in a choice of vector (DWG, SHP, TAB and GML) or standard
image (jpg, bmp, tiff, png) formats
Why does some of the data show as having a cost attached?
Only mapping data covered under the PSMA and hosted by emapsite can be provided
at no cost. However, you are able to purchase other data at our usual rates as part
of the same project process.
How much does the service cost?
As a contractor you will pay a Service Charge of £49 per project request to cover
emapsite administration costs. Larger volumes of data will also be subject to a
Variable Charge based on the order value of the data purchased. This Variable Charge
is calculated at 1% of total PSMA product order values. Where the Variable Charge
exceeds £250 you will be prompted to contact emapsite to discuss the options.
Why is there a Variable Charge?
In order to account for the wide variation in types and sizes of request we have
put in place a Variable Charge to ensure that users are only charged fairly in relation
to the data that they require.
Can I be sure I am using the data correctly under the terms of the licence?
The process complies with LGIH Schedule 5 and Schedule 7 terms and ensures completion
of necessary sub-contractor licensing information. On completion of the project
you will be reminded to declare that the data will not be used further.
What are the advantages of using Contractor Link?
The Contractor Link process is quick and easy to set up as soon as the need for
specific project data arises. The online system means you are no longer reliant
on manual processes involving paperwork and data having to be sourced and delivered
by your client. Easy and swift access to up to date mapping data, in a choice of
formats, significantly reduces the workload for both you and your client, reducing
costly delays and increasing efficiencies.
Can I rely on emapsite?
A Premier Partner of Ordnance Survey, emapsite has a proven track record in delivering
geographic data to thousands of regular clients in the contractor marketplace for
over 10 years.
Local Authority/Government Agency FAQ's
Who pays for the service?
The contractor pays a service fee to access PSMA mapping. There is no cost to the
Local Authority/Government Agency.
What assurance do I have that the data is correctly used?
The process complies with PSMA subcontractor terms and ensures completion of necessary
licensing information.
Can I track the use of my data through Contractor Link?
We give you the tools that ensure you have 100% control. You authorise/deny access
on a project by project basis, while we create an auditable, easy to use record.
Once I authorise the initial request, how long before the data is accessible?
The contractor will be able to download your data within a few minutes of authorisation.
Can I rely on emapsite?
A Premier Partner of Ordnance Survey, emapsite has a proven track record in delivering
geographic data to thousands of regular clients in the contractor marketplace for
over 10 years.