Reform The Procurement Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and, when it comes into force (expected Autumn 2024), will be the biggest change in procurement law in a generation. Click on the button below to see all our materials on the new Act and to see our guidance on how you can best familiarise yourselves and prepare for the new regime. View now
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6 December 2023 Blog Official Knowledge Drops are here! We discuss the government's Knowledge Drops - aimed at helping procurement practitioners to prepare for the Procurement Act 2023 (expected to come into force in October 2024). Share this article
27 November 2023 Blog Prompt payment in major government contracts – new PPN 10/23 We look at new PPN 10/23 which will replace old PPN 08/21 on payments down the supply chain for large central government contracts, from 1 April 2024. Share this article
24 November 2023 Blog The pre-election period and transition - latest news on implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 We discuss the draft transitional provisions in relation to implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and the potential impact of the timing of the general election. Share this article
6 November 2023 Blog New Procurement Thresholds from 1 January 2024 Procurement Thresholds are increasing from 1 January 2024. Download our handy one page pdf to post up behind your desk! Share this article
Which regulations do you need? Get up to speed with the various new procurement law regulations. Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are in force for all procurements commenced on or after 26 February 2015. Find out more Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 was enforced from 18 April 2016, replacing the 2006 regulations of the same name for all in-scope procurements commenced on or after that date. Find out more Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 These regulations apply to the award of works and services concession contracts between a contracting authority/utility and a concessionaire. Find out more If you're not sure which regulations apply, follow the link below: Which regulations apply