Glossary

OCID

An Open Contracting identifier used to connect publications about the same contracting process.

Example

A Find a Tender release can include an OCID and a separate publication number.

Do not confuse with

A process ID and a notice publication ID serve different purposes.

What to check

Read the original notice and applicable procurement documents.

Sources

Open Contracting PartnershipOpen Contracting Data Standard
Open contracting data model, identifiers and releases
standard.open-contracting.org
UK Cabinet OfficeFind a Tender
UK published procurement notices
www.find-tender.service.gov.uk