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The Open Contracting Data Standard is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
The OCID, or Open Contracting Identifier, is a key element of this standard. The OCID is a globally unique identifier for each contracting process. Each OCID is unique, which ensures that each contracting process can be distinctly and universally recognised. This means that all information related to a single contracting process, from the planning stage to tender and award, can be easily linked and traced using the OCID.
With D3 Tenders, you can search for contracts by OCID - and you can see all the published contracts at each stage of the procurement process.
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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne•Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Stage: AwardDate: 2nd April 2026 (today)Value: £100K-£500KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: See notice for full details.
Summary: The procurement process is led by the Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The process, titled "MNSI Communication and Engagement Support," falls within the industry category of marketing management consultancy services. Initially, the tender had limited competition, and the contract was awarded to Blue Lozenge Limited on 13 August 2025, with an operational period from 14 August 2025 to 31 July 2027. The procurement method involved amendments due to additional service requirements and unforeseen organisational changes, with key dates for contract amendments occurring on 31 March 2026 and previously on 1 December 2025. The project is in the 'contract amendment' stage, reflecting ongoing adjustments to the existing agreement.
Location: East London•Buyer: LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Stage: AwardDate: 2nd April 2026 (today)Value: £100K-£500KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: The London Legacy Development Corporation requires specialist media planning, buying, optimisation and creative support to deliver the Music is Black Festival campaign across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in summer 2026. The festival marks the first year of themed programming and the first consumer facing East Bank partnership offer, comprising four live weekends and associated satellite events delivered across the park and by East Bank partners. LLDC requires external support to apply the agreed East Bank brand framework across Park assets and channels and to drive awareness, audience engagement and footfall to the festival programme.
Summary: The London Legacy Development Corporation, a public authority sub-central government entity, has concluded the award stage for its "Music is Black" festival campaign. Located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, the event will take place in summer 2026. This procurement was conducted using a selective method under a framework, involving media planning, buying, optimisation, and creative support for themed programming. The contracting authority has entered into an agreement with The Elephant Room, a large-scale supplier, to execute this £150,000 contract, which spans from 3rd April 2026 to 30th September 2027.
Stage: TenderDate: 2nd April 2026 (today)Value: £100M-£1BSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: The Authority is looking to appoint four Suppliers (Contractors) to enter into a Framework Agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Building, Mechanical and Electrical Minor and Major Works Services across the PSNI Estate. It is envisaged that the Suppliers (Contractors) will be appointed under Contracts via either an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract or NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. The Agreement will be divided into four Lots. The Agreement will provide the delivery of new and refurbishment construction works projects and may include the provision of building, mechanical and electrical works and all associated specialist subcontracts. The Agreement will operate in two distinct parts. Part A - Minor Works A single Supplier will be appointed to provide the works and services exclusively to each Lot area. In (read more...)
Summary: The Northern Ireland Policing Board is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process titled "PSNI - 6462255 - PSNI Minor Works Framework Agreement 2026". This process seeks to appoint four contractors for the delivery of building, mechanical, and electrical services across the PSNI estate, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement involves both minor and major works, with the framework divided into four lots each factoring estimated values ranging annually between £2,500,000 to £4,000,000 for minor works, and £6,000,000 to £10,000,000 for major works. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, with the expression of interest deadline set for 7th May 2026, and the work is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 moving towards completion by 30th September 2028, and potentially extendable to 2030. The contracting authority has appointed the Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) to oversee the tender process.
Location: Bournemouth•Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Stage: PlanningDate: 2nd April 2026 (today)Value: Not specifiedSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Public Health and Communities team, Dorset Public Health Team and NHS England are seeking market feedback to help inform and shape a possible upcoming procurement to establish a new Sexual Health & HIV service for BCP and Dorset Council areas via a preliminary market engagement exercise. It is increasingly important to maximise capacity across the whole locally commissioned system for sexual health and HIV, through meeting the national ambitions to provide a service, that meets the needs of local people, offers open access, high quality contraception provision, approaches to prevention, effective diagnosis and management of all STIs. Please could interested organisations respond to the following questions. Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging facility on this activity by midday 23 April 2026
Summary: The public procurement process is being organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, focusing on establishing a new Sexual Health & HIV Service. This initiative is in collaboration with the Dorset Public Health Team and NHS England, aiming to benefit the BCP and Dorset Council areas. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone requiring completed questionnaires to be submitted by 23 April 2026. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, with activities conducted in the UKK24 region. This procurement aligns with a light touch regime and is deemed above threshold for services, seeking to ensure high-quality service provision for local communities.
Location: East London•Buyer: LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Stage: AwardDate: 2nd April 2026 (today)Value: £10M-£100MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) is procuring a new Marketing, Advertising & Creative (MAC) Services Framework to deliver high-quality, insight-driven and audience-focused marketing activity across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) and the wider LLDC estate. The Framework will comprise two lots: Lot 1 - Strategic Marketing Delivery Partner: providing strategic planning, campaign development, integrated marketing delivery, content strategy, data insight, channel planning and ongoing support for Park-wide programmes, seasonal campaigns and major cultural, sporting and community events. Lot 2 - Creative, Design & Campaign Services: providing agile, project-based creative outputs including design, visual identity development, campaign artwork, content creation (video, photography, digital assets), copywriting, social content, on-site activations and production support. The Framework will support the full breadth of LLDC's marketing and communications requirements, including brand development, visitor (read more...)
Summary: The London Legacy Development Corporation is conducting a procurement process for the Marketing Advertisement & Creative Services Framework, focusing on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and broader LLDC estate in London. The framework comprises two lots: Lot 1, Strategic Marketing Delivery Partner, and Lot 2, Creative, Design & Campaign Services. Contracts have been awarded to Aka Promotions Ltd for Lot 1 and a consortium of suppliers including LCA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED and Spy Studio for Lot 2. The open procurement method ensures competitive flexible procedures, with the contract term running from 6th March 2026 to 25th February 2034. The framework aims to deliver high-quality marketing services across various formats and channels, enhancing LLDC’s strategic and creative capabilities.
