Proven expert in public sector tendering, proposals, and grant success—delivering measurable income growth through strategic bid management, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and implementation of quality frameworks including EFQM, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and Disability Confident Leader accreditation.
Martin Medforth, LLM, FRSA
Highly experienced mediator and procurement consultant with 25+ years' expertise in ICT performance, public procurement, contract management, and dispute resolution—supporting transformation, compliance, and performance improvement across government, suppliers, and complex commercial environments.
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.
Use Open Contracting Identifiers to track call-offs from Frameworks, DPS, and multi-award tenders.
Location: Liverpool•Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Stage: AwardDate: 1st May 2026 (1 day ago)Value: Not specifiedSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: See notice for full details.
Summary: The public procurement process detailed here is initiated by the Government Commercial Agency for the tender titled "Space Technology Solutions." The procurement falls under the category of public authority central government, focusing on the space technology sector. The process is at the award stage with amendments published on 1st May 2026. The location involved is Liverpool, UK, overseen by the Government Commercial Agency as the contracting authority. The tender follows a legal basis with the regulations specified under UKPGA 2023/54.
Location: Liverpool•Buyer: GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Stage: AwardDate: 1st May 2026 (1 day ago)Value: Not specifiedSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: See notice for full details.
Summary: The public procurement process detailed here is initiated by the Government Commercial Agency for the tender titled "Space Technology Solutions." The procurement falls under the category of public authority central government, focusing on the space technology sector. The process is at the award stage with amendments published on 1st May 2026. The location involved is Liverpool, UK, overseen by the Government Commercial Agency as the contracting authority. The tender follows a legal basis with the regulations specified under UKPGA 2023/54.
Location: Bradford•Buyer: NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Stage: PlanningDate: 1st May 2026 (1 day ago)Value: Not specifiedSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: West Yorkshire ICB is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise to assess the level of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver General Medical Services (GMS) across two practice sites under a single, permanent contract
Summary: The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for delivering General Medical Services under the title "Guiseley & Yeadon Medical Practice". This process falls under the services category within the medical practice services industry, aiming to operate across two sites located at Yeadon Health Centre and Netherfield Road Surgery in West Yorkshire. The current stage of the procurement is in the planning phase, slated to begin between 26th August 2026 and 1st October 2026. The market engagement exercise invites expressions of interest from qualified providers to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions for the local population, with a deadline of 14th May 2026 for proposals.
Location: Bradford•Buyer: BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST
Stage: TenderDate: 1st May 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) intends to procure a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Support Services for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children, care leavers, and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The proposed Framework will support the delivery of a wide range of accommodation models and associated support designed to promote independence, improve outcomes, and reduce off-framework placements. BCFT seeks to work with providers who can demonstrate continuous improvement in delivering value for money by adopting efficient and innovative approaches to meet the needs of children and young people. Providers must be able to deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989, the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023, among other (read more...)
Summary: The Bradford Children & Families Trust is seeking to establish an Open Framework Agreement for the provision of Supported Accommodation and Support Services targeting vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25, including looked-after children and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This procurement process, under the open procedure methodology, aims to commence on 1st December 2026 for a period of up to eight years, with key tender submission deadlines ending on 1st June 2026 and enquiries closing on 19th May 2026. The initiative encompasses multiple lots focusing on various accommodation and support service models. The main procurement category is services, and the project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKE region.
Stage: TenderDate: 1st May 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £100K-£500KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Travel Risk Management Providers for a Travel Risk Management Service to enhance the safety and security of the Authority's officers and its eligible contractors The successful provider will configure, implement and deliver a successful Travel Risk Management System and associated services to both FCDO and FCDO Services The selected Travel Risk Management (TRM) service will assist the Authority in maintaining its operational service delivery objectives, whilst fulfilling its duty of care obligations to its staff and the general public. It should have both preventative and reactive capabilities, combining mass communications and a more targeted facility during incident and crisis management (i.e. assisting in the preservation of life, maintaining operational delivery, protecting assets and upholding the Authority's reputation).
Summary: The current tender process initiated by FCDO Services, a central government authority based in Milton Keynes, seeks providers for a Travel Risk Management Service. The tender, titled "Provision of Travel Risk Management Service," falls under the services category with an emphasis on software packages and information systems as well as travel management services. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, invites submissions by 1st June 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for 22nd May 2026. The anticipated service period spans from July 2026 to July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional year, reflecting its strategic importance in enhancing safety and security through comprehensive risk management capabilities in the UK and beyond.
