Transposing the 2014 EU Procurement Directives

We are consulting on draft regulations for public sector contracts so that they implement the 2014 EU Public Sector Directives effectively and in the best way. The consultation continues our ongoing programme of engaging UK stakeholders to modernise the EU procurement rules.

View progress on transposing the EU procurement directives.

The UK government is committed to reforming UK public procurement processes to stimulate economic growth. During the last 2 years we have negotiated in Brussels to simplify and modernise the existing framework of EU procurement directives. This will make public procurement faster and less costly and will lead to better value outcomes for government, industry, and the wider public sector.

We aim to implement the new directives for all procurements, except clinical services, earlier than the 2 years required by the EU. This will enable us to take advantage of the new flexibilities as soon as possible. Until 18 April 2016 in England, commissioners of clinical healthcare services will continue with the existing Part B service regime and the Procurement Choice and Competition Regulations 2013.