It sets out the key documents and data which should be published at each stage of the process of letting a contract for the procurement of goods and services for the public sector.
Without this, restrictions on re-use can prevent many of the important use cases for open contracting information being realized.
"[1] Publishers are encouraged to use a scale of publishing complexity, from basic which features just tender notices, to advanced and extended data, which features contract award notices, contract details and persistent URIs.
[citation needed] OCDS was designed with a focus on public procurement of goods, works and services, but it can be extended for use in other contexts.
[7] Pilot implementations are underway in the following countries: Colombia, Costa Rica and Paraguay have also expressed interest in adopting the standard.