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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.
Use Open Contracting Identifiers to track call-offs from Frameworks, DPS, and multi-award tenders.
Location: Stevenage•Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Stage: AwardDate: 11th April 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £100K-£500KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Contract awarded via an approved procurement waiver in line with organisational policy
Summary: Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "CBC-1966-W-26055-SM Fire Safety Remedial Works", focusing on fire-prevention installation works. This contract falls under the works industry category and was procured via a direct method below threshold, without competition—a strategy sanctioned by an organisational waiver. The tender relates to a project at Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, located in Shefford, UKH25 region. The council, categorised as a sub-central government public authority, concluded this process with the award made on 11th April 2026, and the contract initiated on 12th April 2026, scheduled to end on 11th September 2026.
Stage: AwardDate: 11th April 2026 (1 day ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Contracts Finder
Description: Painting of Round Island Lighthouse
Summary: The procurement process concerning the "CM76 - Round Island Lighthouse Painting" project has reached the 'Award' stage, with completion status marked as 'complete'. The buyer, Trinity House, located in London, undertook this selective procurement under a restricted procedure. The project, classified in the painting work industry (CPV code 45442100), was concluded with an award date of 19th March 2026, and the contract will be executed from 20th April 2026 to 11th May 2026, in London, United Kingdom. The tender value stands at GBP 50,990.13, focusing on painting services for which the primary procurement category is 'Works'.
Location: Hull•Buyer: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Stage: AwardDate: 11th April 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Contracts Finder
Description: This was a call for competition under '2368 Passenger Transport DPS' for the procurement of taxi transport contracts for East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The DPS is open from 01 December 2020 to 30 November 2027, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union under reference 2020/S 167-406030 on 28 August 2020. Four home to school, and 21 special educational needs transport routes were being tendered.
Summary: East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "April 2026 Taxi Contracts" within the transport services industry, specifically focusing on taxi and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This procurement, using a restricted procedure under the "2368 Passenger Transport DPS," covers the provision of taxi transport services, including home-to-school and special educational needs routes, in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £1,370,881, commences on 13 April 2026 and concludes on 30 August 2030. The award stage was reached on 2 April 2026, and the procurement method applied was selective. The initiative supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).
Location: St Albans•Buyer: COLNEY HEATH PARISH COUNCIL
Stage: AwardDate: 11th April 2026 (1 day ago)Value: Not specifiedSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Refurbishment of run down building
Summary: Colney Heath Parish Council is initiating a procurement process for the refurbishment of the Roestock Park Hut, a community building in St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The project involves comprehensive renovation works, including asbestos management, roofing, building envelope repairs, and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The tender, classified under CPV code 45262690 for refurbishment of run-down buildings, is currently active with submissions due by 5th May 2026 at 17:00 BST. The procurement is being undertaken using a competitive procedure with negotiation, suitable for works, and offers participating businesses a duration of up to 720 days for project completion.
Location: Hull•Buyer: EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Stage: AwardDate: 11th April 2026 (1 day ago)Value: £1M-£10MSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: This was a call for competition under '2368 Passenger Transport DPS' for the procurement of taxi transport contracts for East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The DPS is open from 01 December 2020 to 30 November 2027, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union under reference 2020/S 167-406030 on 28 August 2020. Four home to school, and 21 special educational needs transport routes were being tendered.
Summary: The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for taxi services under the title "April 2026 Taxi Contracts." This initiative was part of the wider '2368 Passenger Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)' aimed at securing taxi transport services for the region. The industry category is taxi services, and the procurement was conducted through a selective, restricted procedure as per European procurement regulations. The contracts were awarded on 2nd April 2026, and this particular tender included routes servicing both home-to-school and special educational needs transport, mainly focusing on the region of East Riding of Yorkshire.