EU OCDS Open Contracting

OCDS adopted gradually in EU procurement portals.

Definition

OCDS 1.1.5 (June 2023) defines JSON Release Package + Record Package. Fields: tender, awards, contracts, implementation, planning, parties, buyer, milestones, documents, items, classifications (UNSPSC, CPV). OCDS for EU extension integrates eForms-specific fields. OCDS-compliant portals: France DECP, Italy CONSIP OpenData, Slovakia OpenData, Czech Republic OCDS.

Origin

Open Contracting Partnership (OCP, founded 2012, World Bank + Omidyar Network), OCDS v1.0 2014, v1.1.5 2023.

Usage

Reference standard for Open Government public procurement data. Adopted in 50+ countries + EU eForms alignment.

Related terms

• OCDS — standard parent.
• EU OCDS eForms — application UE.
• OCP — organisation parent.