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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: North West London•Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Stage: AwardDate: 23rd September 2025 (8 months ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Providing measured surveys for various schemes to support Type 4 FRAs and remediation works to be carried out. The measured surveys will assist the first engineer with location of intrusive inspections throughout the building in the Type 4 FRAs and will be used for designs for any remedial works that follow.
Summary: The Guinness Partnership Limited has completed a procurement process for "Type 4 FRA Measured Surveys at Various Schemes." This project involves providing measured surveys for different schemes to support Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and subsequent remediation efforts. The surveys will guide engineers in locating necessary inspections throughout the buildings involved. The contract has been awarded in the 'services' category, with associated activities taking place across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Topscan (UK) Limited, an SME based in Salisbury, has been contracted to deliver these services. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, meaning no competitive bidding process was required.
Stage: AwardDate: 18th December 2025 (5 months ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: To undertake an independent satisfaction measures survey of the tenants at Leicester City Council to collect data on their opinions of, and attitudes towards, their landlords and the services provided, as well as to act as a baseline to compare future surveys against.
Summary: Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the "Tenants Satisfaction Measures Survey", which involves conducting an independent survey to assess tenant satisfaction with services provided by their landlords. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically survey services, and is relevant to the social housing sector. The contract was initiated under an open procurement method with below threshold - open competition. As of 18th December 2025, the award stage is complete, with Acuity Research & Practice, an SME based in Devon, serving as the supplier. The contract commenced on 10th November 2025 and is set to end on 9th November 2027, with options for up to two additional 12-month extensions at a total value of £102,468. This procurement process is linked to the regulatory requirements under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
Summary: The procurement process titled "ENHT - Audit Measured Surveys at Lister Hospital" was conducted by Hertfordshire & West Essex ICS NHS Procurement. This tender falls under the industry category of Internal Audit Services and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically targeted at Lister Hospital in postcode SG1 4AB. The process used a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was completed, with the contract period running from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd February 2026. The total contract value is set at £95,000, with an award value of £92,000 as of 21st November 2025.
Location: South West London•Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE
Stage: AwardDate: 27th January 2026 (4 months ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: Measured Survey - 130 Jermyn Street - Plowman
Summary: The procurement process for the "Measured Survey - 130 Jermyn Street" involved The Crown Estate, a central government public authority based in London. The procurement falls under the industry category of surveying services and was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom, with the process moving from the tender stage to the award stage, culminating on 27th January 2026. The relevant contract commenced on 11th December 2025 and is set to complete on 30th January 2026.
Stage: AwardDate: 21st October 2025 (7 months ago)Value: Under £100KSource: Find A Tender Service
Description: 2D Measured Building Survey, 2D Topographical Survey and Underground Utilities Survey of the Civic Centre building.
Summary: The contract for "Measured and CCTV Surveys of Civic Centre" was awarded by Plymouth City Council, a public authority in the sub-central government. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and concluded without competition, pertains to the services industry category, focusing on 2D Measured Building Survey, 2D Topographical Survey, and Underground Utilities Survey work at the Civic Centre building in Plymouth, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Prism Measured Surveys Ltd, with the agreement signed on 17th October 2025. The contract is active and set to run from 1st December 2025 until 30th January 2026, totalling a gross value of £53,952.