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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.
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Stage: AwardDate: 1st March 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £100K-£500KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: The Authority requires high quality, innovative learning resources packages to promote the work of the RN within schools and youth organisations nationally.
Summary: The Ministry of Defence has successfully progressed through a public procurement process to acquire high-quality learning resources for educational and youth organisations across the UK. Under the open procedure, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd was awarded the contract for providing innovative learning resource packages to promote the Royal Navy's work within schools and youth organisations nationally. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically administrative educational services, with the contract active from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. This opportunity, based in the United Kingdom, demonstrates the Ministry's commitment to educational initiatives within the central government framework.
Stage: AwardDate: 1st March 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £1B-£10BSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Procurement of learning and teaching materials for 102 public schools in Uzbekistan and curriculum design materials for PRESETT Institutions in Central Asia countries Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan involved in the project.
Summary: The British Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of teaching and learning materials, focusing on goods delivery to 102 public schools and curriculum design for PRESETT Institutions in Uzbekistan, as well as other Central Asian nations such as Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Under the award stage, Zar Donish LLP has been selected as the supplier for this tender. Key details include a contract period beginning on 12 February 2026 and ending on 11 February 2028, with the possibility of a renewal for an additional 12 months. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, with a legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and a total contract value of 1,668,220,000 UZS. The procurement method is classified as 'Below threshold - unknown'.
Stage: PlanningDate: 1st March 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £500K-£1MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: BC Services Bangladesh Ltd, a local entity of the British Council, is inviting eligible and qualified schools in Bangladesh to participate in a tender process for the provision of examination venues. The purpose of this tender is to identify suitable school premises that can be used to conduct British Council examinations in full compliance with: * British Council examination venue standards and operational requirements; and * All applicable Government of Bangladesh laws and regulations governing the operation of educational institutions in Bangladesh. Participating schools must ensure that their venues meet the required standards relating to infrastructure, safety, security, accessibility, seating capacity, examination conditions, and administrative support necessary for the smooth and secure delivery of examinations. The selected school venues will primarily be used to conduct examinations for the (read more...)
Summary: The British Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the provision of school venues for conducting examinations in Bangladesh. This tender is aimed at identifying educational institutions that can comply with British Council standards and local regulations for examination venues. The process involves two stages, beginning with the submission of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by evaluations of technical and commercial submissions. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 10 March 2026, followed by the award period concluding by 15 April 2026. This venture aims to secure venues in compliance with administrative and safety standards, under a competitive flexible procedure. With a planned budget of £600,000, this procurement falls under the category of administrative educational services and is considered above threshold.
Location: South West London•Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Stage: PlanningDate: 1st March 2026 (1 day ago)Value: Not specifiedSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Through their shared service agreement, Richmond upon Thames Council and Wandsworth Council are exploring opportunities to expand and improve Padel provision across the two boroughs.
Summary: The London Borough of Wandsworth, in conjunction with Richmond upon Thames Council, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at developing Padel facilities across both boroughs. This opportunity is classified under the works category, specifically targeting construction work for sports facilities. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparent and competitive bids. Key timelines include the tender period closing on 30th June 2026, with enquiry submissions accepted up to 15th June 2026. The contract is anticipated to begin on 31st December 2026, with the possibility of extending the contract up to 2036. The councils are leveraging a shared service agreement to expand Padel provision, enhancing sports infrastructure in London areas UKI34 and UKI75.
Location: South West London•Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Stage: AwardDate: 28th February 2026 (2 days ago)Value: £10M-£100MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's independent public spending watchdog. The NAO supports Parliament in holding government to account and helps improve public services through its high-quality audits. The NAO reprocured the Financial Audit and Assurance Services to support the high-quality delivery our portfolio of financial audits within the public sector. Financial Audit and Assurance Services Contract NAO sought to continue working in partnership with supplier firms to deliver high quality audits, which support effective accountability and lead to better financial reporting and financial management by public bodies. NAO plan to contract out a series of audit engagements through a lot based structure. The Financial Audit and Assurance Services Contract will also include provision for the opportunity to procure additional financial audit related services throughout the (read more...)
Summary: The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued contracts for Financial Audit and Assurance Services, structured across 14 distinct lots, with an estimated total value reaching up to £68.205 million inclusive of VAT. Situated in London, UK, the NAO, a central government public authority, aims to award contracts to experienced partner firms that demonstrate proficiency in delivering internationally recognised auditing standards, specifically compliant with ISA. The process involved an open procurement method, with the award phase completed on 28 February 2026, transitioning services to commence from 1 September 2026 through to 31 August 2029, allowing a possibility for extension until 31 August 2031. The tender underlined its focus on supporting high-quality audit delivery within the public sector, with final procurement primarily categorised under accounting and auditing services.
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Location: Oxford•Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Stage: TenderDate: 28th February 2026 (2 days ago)Value: £10M-£100MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) is initiating a Competitive Flexible Procedure procurement for the replacement of its Command & Control (C&C) system. TVFCS is a tri-service collaboration between Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service. Oxfordshire County Council are undertaking this procurement on behalf of the other Fires Services. Since becoming operational in 2015, TVFCS has provided a critical shared emergency control room service, handling 999 calls and mobilising resources across the Thames Valley region, serving a population of approximately 2.5 million residents. The current C&C system (NEC Vision Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and DS3000 Integrated Communication Control System (ICCS)) is approaching end-of-life, with key infrastructure components due to become unsupported by 2029. The replacement project seeks (read more...)
Summary: Oxfordshire County Council is leading a procurement initiative for the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) to replace its Command & Control system. This move comes under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, targeting modern IT services to ensure service continuity, operational resilience, and innovative capabilities for emergency response in the Thames Valley region. Predominantly serving the IT services industry, this contract will take effect from 19 October 2026, with a service commencement expected no later than 1 April 2028. Interested parties should note the expression of interest deadline set to 25 March 2026, alongside critical evaluation periods, including the award scheduled for 14 September 2026. The tender stands active under the selective procurement method with a gross value of £13,200,000, aiming at enhancing emergency services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Royal Berkshire locations.
Stage: AwardDate: 28th February 2026 (2 days ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Public Contracts Scotland
Description: The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites bids for storage and fuelling for theInshore Protection Programme crafts and additional crafts whilst working from Largs.Marine Directorate have small vessels called Ailsa, Iona, Dignity, Rib 1 & 2 and 5, 6,& 7 which at can be used for the Inshore Protection Programme (IPP). Additionalitems such as 2 x box trailers also require storage.The RIBs will always be on trailer unless delivered from a vessel at sea. The RIBSare all approx 7.2m long and a combination of Delta Inboards, Delta outboards withCab and Pacific Inboards.
Summary: The contracting process initiated by the Scottish Government involved awarding a contract for "Award of Small Vessel Storage and Fuelling (MS-P-0427)" with a procurement focus on storage services and ship refuelling services. It pertained to the Marine Directorate's Inshore Protection Programme, requiring facilities for storing and fuelling small vessels across various locations, primarily in Largs. The procurement reached the award stage on 28 February 2026, with Largs Yacht Haven Ltd selected as the supplier. This process falls under the services category and involves an active contract with a total value of £48,510.12 GBP. The specifics of the tender highlighted services essential to the Marine Directorate's operational needs, underlining a critical stage in safeguarding marine operations.
Stage: AwardDate: 28th February 2026 (2 days ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Contracts Finder
Description: The provision of Red Hat Licences and Support II.
Summary: The Home Office has completed the procurement process for "Red Hat Licences and Support II," focusing on IT software packages within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £4,000,000, covers the period from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2029, with supplies delivered to London, United Kingdom. The tender reached its award stage on 16 January 2026, after the tender period concluded on 21 November 2025.
Location: Guildford•Buyer: LINDFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Stage: TenderDate: 28th February 2026 (2 days ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Lindford Parish Council is looking to appoint a contractor to replace an existing playground in Lindford, near Bordon. Our playground is situated on green space that we own and is now in need of replacement. Our project aims to create an inclusive playground that is environmentally friendly and serves a wide age range of children. The contractor will be responsible for providing a quotation. This will involve removing the old equipment, carrying out any necessary groundworks, installing appropriate wet pour surfacing (or similar), and supplying and installing the new equipment. The quotation should include a visual design showing what the new playground could look like.
Summary: Lindford Parish Council is seeking contractors for the "Supply and Installation of Playground Equipment at 'The Triangle' in Lindford." This tender falls within services related to construction structures and materials, installation services, and other community services, and is aimed at creating an inclusive and environmentally friendly playground. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following an open procedure with submissions accepted electronically until the end date of March 24, 2026. Located in the United Kingdom, in Lindford near Bordon, the project will proceed from January 1, 2027, lasting until April 1, 2027. The estimated gross value offered ranges up to £150,000.
Stage: AwardDate: 27th February 2026 (3 days ago)Value: £500K-£1MSource: Contracts Finder
Description: Softwire Technology Limited have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office to provide the build, run, and continuous improvement capabilities for the Queen Elizabeth II Digital Memorial, an online service intended to allow the public to learn about the late Queen and contribute their own memories.
Summary: The Cabinet Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Major Historic Archiving Project," involving IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The project, aligned with the industry category of IT services under CPV code 72000000, is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2DS. This tender has reached the award stage, with Softwire Technology Limited contracted by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to undertake the project for the digital memorial dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II. Procured through a selective method via a framework agreement, the contract spans from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an award date of 24th February 2026 and a contractual value of £750,000.