Tag: Procurement Act 2023

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Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents – Plan phase – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Guidance_-_Concession_Contracts_FINAL.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents – Plan phase – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents – Plan phase – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

A helpful summary of the special rules and exemptions for light touch contracts.

This document outlines the Procurement Review Unit’s (PRU) ambitions, and how the new unit will support the Procurement Act 2023

Following the recent confirmation that we are working towards a ‘go-live’ date for the new regime of Monday 28 October 2024, the Cabinet Office invite all stakeholders to join them for a series of update webinars.   Whether you are a procurement practitioner, a supplier to the public sector or have an interest in all…

The Welsh Government have developed a ‘pre-implementation checklist’ to help contracting authorities prepare for the new procurement regime. This checklist will be usefull to all contracting authorities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Transitional and saving arrangements are set out in the regulations which determine how the changeover from the previous legislation to the procurement Act 2023 (Act) is managed and effected by contracting authorities. They determine how procurements which straddle the implementation date of the Act are to be carried out and whichlegislation applies. Procurement Act 2023…

The Procurement Act Section 56 sets out the main provisions on technical specifications and is intended to ensure that the procurement documents (which are defined in section 56(9)) do not unnecessarily limit competition, that suppliers are treated equally and treaty state suppliers are not discriminated against. Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The Procurement Act Sections 16 and 17  cover Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notices. There is no requirement to conduct PME under the Act. However, if a Contracting Authority wishes to do so, it must publish a PME Notice or provide a justification in the tender notice why it did not do so. Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents…

The Procurement Act Section 15 sets out the requirements for Planned Procurement Notices. These are optional notices and will work in much the same way as a prior information notice (PIN) does currently. If published within certain time parameters, a Planned Procurement Notice can reduce the minimum timescales required for the procurement process. Procurement Act 2023…

The guidance confirms that there is a statutory duty (section 13 of the Act) to “have regard” to the National Procurement Policy Statement. However, if an Contracting Authority fails to demonstrate that it has had regard, it will not be possible for a supplier to bring a civil claim for breach of the section 13; this will…

To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, Goverment are publishing a suite of guidance documents addressing all aspects of the new regime, covering subjects from transitional arrangements and covered procurement through to pre-market engagement, award rules, exclusions and contract modifications. These documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its…

To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, Goverment are publishing a suite of guidance documents addressing all aspects of the new regime, covering subjects from transitional arrangements and covered procurement through to pre-market engagement, award rules, exclusions and contract modifications. These documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its…

To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, Goverment are publishing a suite of guidance documents addressing all aspects of the new regime, covering subjects from transitional arrangements and covered procurement through to pre-market engagement, award rules, exclusions and contract modifications. These documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its…

To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, Goverment are publishing a suite of guidance documents addressing all aspects of the new regime, covering subjects from transitional arrangements and covered procurement through to pre-market engagement, award rules, exclusions and contract modifications. These documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its…

To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, Goverment are publishing a suite of guidance documents addressing all aspects of the new regime, covering subjects from transitional arrangements and covered procurement through to pre-market engagement, award rules, exclusions and contract modifications. These documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its…

To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, Goverment are publishing a suite of guidance documents addressing all aspects of the new regime, covering subjects from transitional arrangements and covered procurement through to pre-market engagement, award rules, exclusions and contract modifications. These documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its…

This document sets out the Government’s response to a consultation published byCabinet Office in two separate parts over the summer of 2023, covering draftregulations to implement certain aspects of the Procurement Act. Part 1 consultation on draft regulations to implement the procurement bill – 19 June -28 July Part 2 consultation on draft regulations to…

This guide from Dun & Bradstreet provides an overview of the key elements of the Act and the due diligence you will need to carry out. The Procurement Act: A Due Diligence Guide for Public Sector Buyers – Global Government Forum

This guide shares the approach Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has taken to Transforming Public Procurement and can be used as a guide to help you implement the new regime in your own organisation or department.

Following Royal Assent the Cabinet Office hosted a series of webinars for stakeholders where we explained the final shape of the Act, looked ahead to future key milestones, and outlined the support that will be provided as we progress to go-live in October 2024. All three of the webinars were fully subscribed with over 3,000 practitioners,…

Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement. The Knowledge Drops comprise a series of on-demand videos designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and are aimed at those who have…

These Explanatory Notes relate to the Procurement Act 2023 which received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. These Explanatory Notes have been prepared by the Cabinet Office in order to assist the reader in understanding the Act. They do not form part of the Act and have not been endorsed by Parliament. These Explanatory Notes…

Transforming Public Procurement – our innovation ambition Through the Procurement Act 2023, the government is transforming how public procurement is done in the UK. The changes will help to make better use of public resources to deliver better public services and grow the economy. Transforming Public Procurement – our innovation ambition (HTML) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)…

This PPN outlines three standard contracts that may be used by central government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies (collectively referred to as ‘in-scope organisations’) when awarding public contracts for goods and or services and or works, other than special regime contracts. These contracts are also available for use by any other public…