The Cabinet Office is implementing the Procurement Act 2023 to reform government procurement processes and reduce consultancy spending, with recent regulatory amendments addressing international agreements. The implementation includes updating guidance through the Consultancy Playbook and managing the transition following closure of the Government Consulting Hub in January 2023.
The Procurement Act 2023 came into force on 24 February 2025. A new National Procurement Policy Statement was laid in Parliament on 13 February 2025 and came into force alongside the new Procurement Act.
Official guidance documents addressing different elements of the Procurement Act 2023 are being developed and published on GOV.UK. Existing legislation will apply until the new regime goes live, and will also continue to apply to procurements started under the old …
The Procurement Regulations 2024 were laid in Parliament on 25 March 2024. This statutory instrument applies a broad range of powers within the Procurement Act 2023 and provides additional detail about various aspects of the new procurement regime.
For procurement processes starting 24 February 2025 or later, the notices specified by the Procurement Act 2023 must be published. Only UK1 pipeline notices, UK2 preliminary engagement notices, UK3 planned procurement notices and UK4 tender notices can currently be edited …
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 122723 on Inter Mediate: Contracts, whether his Department has provided guidance on (a) the difference between (i) commercial contracts and (ii) grants …
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 21 February 2025 to Question 30828 on 9 Downing Street: Media, which scheduled transparency return will publish the OCS invoice; and on which date.
At the launch of the Procurement Act 2023 in February 2025 the Government introduced a series of new transparency requirements. Due to the phased rollout of the TPP Programme, the Government has now commenced several remaining sections of the Act.
In response to: Procurement Act 2023: short guides
These Regulations make amendments to the Procurement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/692) (“the 2024 Regulations”), the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1348) (“the PSR Regulations”) and the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving
These Regulations make amendments to Schedule 9 to the Procurement Act 2023 (treaty state suppliers (specified international agreements)) for the purpose of implementing the procurement chapter of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom …
These Regulations make amendments to Schedule 9 to the Procurement Act 2023 (treaty state suppliers (specified international agreements)) for the purpose of implementing the procurement chapter of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom …
Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Motions to Approve 16:04:00 Moved by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 19 and 26 January be approved. Relevant document: 50th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered …
Considered in Grand Committee 16:26:00 Moved by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent: That the Grand Committee do consider the Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. Relevant document: 50th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee …
Under the Procurement Act 2023, a transparency notice must be published before a contract is directly awarded. The function of the transparency notice is to inform stakeholders that a contracting authority intends to directly award a contract.
In response to: Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents - Define phase
From April 1st 2026, the Procurement Review Unit no longer exists as a business unit. The Debarment Review Service has transferred to the Government Commercial Agency; the Procurement Compliance Service and Public Procurement Review Service remain within the Cabinet Office.
These Regulations amend the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 and the Concession Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (“Scottish public procurement regulations”).
Section 17(5) of the Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9) (“the 1988 Act”) contains a list of matters (non-commercial matters) by reference to which specified authorities may not exercise the functions listed in section 17(4) of that Act, which include …
As of 26 September 2025, there have been 1,954 transparency notices issued on Find a Tender, accounting for 20% of advertised procurements. 355 Voluntary Transparency Notices have been issued under the old regime since 24 February 2025.
These Regulations make amendments to Schedule 9 (treaty state suppliers (specified international agreements)) to the Procurement Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”) for the purpose of implementing the procurement chapters of two international agreements entered into by the United Kingdom. These …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54).
Motion to Approve 15:50:00 Moved by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 8 December . Motion agreed.
Considered in Grand Committee 16:23:00 Moved by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent: That the Grand Committee do consider the Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2025. Baroness in Waiting/Government Whip (Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent) (Lab): My …
These Regulations make amendments to the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”) to update certain financial thresholds, which govern the procedures for the award of public contracts for goods, works and services. These amendments follow a review of relevant thresholds to …
These Regulations amend the Procurement Act 2023 to update certain financial thresholds, which govern the procedures for the award of public contracts, following a review to ensure alignment with WTO GPA thresholds.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 9 July (HL Deb col 1326), what is the timeline for completing assessments under the Procurement Act 2023 of suppliers who have engaged in poor …
UIN: HCWS802 We will never forget the 72 lives lost following the Grenfell Tower tragedy eight years ago. The government is grateful to Sir Martin Moore-Bick and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry team for laying bare the truths in their reports.When …
UIN: HLWS801 My Right Honourable friend, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Rt Hon. Pat McFadden MP, has today made the following statement:We will never forget the 72 lives lost following the Grenfell Tower tragedy eight years ago. …
To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance has been issued to departments regarding the ethical and reputational risks of awarding contracts to companies, including Fujitsu, that are subject to ongoing public inquiries into failures of governance and c Answer: The …
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have considered placing a moratorium on new contracts with Fujitsu until the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal has concluded. Answer: The Procurement Act 2023 enables and, where appropriate, requires the exclusion of …
On 24 February 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 came into force. From that date, the UK will publish a debarment list of suppliers who are excluded from bidding for publicly awarded contracts.
I can announce today our intention to launch investigations into 7 organisations using new debarment powers in the Procurement Act 2023, including organisations linked to the Grenfell fire.
UIN: HCWS474 We will never forget the 72 lives lost as a result of the Grenfell tragedy and we are grateful to Sir Martin Moore-Bick and the Grenfell Inquiry team for publishing the hugely important Phase 2 Report into the …
UIN: HLWS468 My Honourable friend the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Georgia Gould MP, has today made the following statement:We will never forget the 72 lives lost as a result of the Grenfell tragedy and we are grateful to …
These Regulations make substantive amendments to the Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54) (“PA 2023”) and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/692) (“PR 2024”), as well as consequential amendments arising from the coming into force of the PA 2023.
These Regulations make substantive amendments to the Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54) (“PA 2023”) and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/692) (“PR 2024”), as well as consequential amendments arising from the coming into force of the PA 2023.
The Procurement Act reinforces the Government's commitment to increasing transparency by requiring the publication of transparency notices at all stages of the contract lifecycle, with the Procurement Regulations 2024 setting out more granular detail on information to be included.
This NPPS sets out strategic priorities for public procurement and how contracting authorities can support their delivery, and will come into effect 24 February 2025.
A new commercial innovation hub will foster procurement innovation by trialling new approaches to service design and procurement. The Government will consult on further reforms to public procurement processes to drive economic growth.
This Statement will come into effect on 24 February 2025. It will remain in place until it is withdrawn, amended or replaced.
New rules will require all government departments and their arm's length bodies to set three-year targets for direct spend with SMEs (from 1 April 2025) and VCSEs (from 1 April 2026) and publish progress annually.
This NPPS sets out strategic priorities for public procurement and how contracting authorities can support their delivery, and will come into effect 24 February 2025.
On 12 September 2024 a Written Ministerial Statement was published announcing that the new regime will go live on 24 February 2025. A new National Procurement Policy Statement was laid in Parliament on 13 February 2025.
Motion to Approve 19:39:00 Moved by Baroness Twycross: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 12 December 2024 be approved. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Twycross) (Lab): My Lords, in moving …
To support preparation for the Procurement Act 2023, a suite of guidance documents addresses 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.
Part 2 makes amendments to primary legislation, including to the Procurement Act 2023 itself, and consequential amendments following the Act's coming into force.
Question 14:37:00 Asked by Baroness Neville-Rolfe: To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to change procurement guidance and operations under the Procurement Act 2023. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Twycross) (Lab): …
These Regulations amend the coming into force date of the substantive provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 set out in the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024. This follows the Written Ministerial Statement …
These Regulations amend the coming into force date of the substantive provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 set out in the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024. This follows the Written Ministerial Statement …
The Government intends to make regulations to set a new date for the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023 of 24 February 2025, withdrawing the previous administration's National Procurement Policy Statement.
UIN: HCWS90 The Procurement Act 2023 aims to create a simpler and more transparent regime for public sector procurement that will deliver better value for money, and reduce costs for business and the public sector. This Government will use this …
UIN: HLWS87 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Georgia Gould MP, has today made the following statement:The Procurement Act 2023 aims to create a simpler and more transparent regime for public sector procurement that will deliver …
Public sector bodies could avoid £500 million in costs over five years if they improve how they procure common goods and services. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Cabinet Office'] | Topics: ['Commercial and financial management', 'Procurement and contract management']
Regulation 2 commences provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”). Regulation 2(1) commences, the day after the day on which these Regulations are made, subsections (2), (3) and (4) section 115 of the Act. These provisions allow the …
These Regulations supplement the Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54) (“PA 2023”).
Regulation 2(2) brings into force almost all provisions of the 2023 Act not previously commenced, with the effect that, from 28th October 2024, those who fall within the scope of the Act are regulated by it.
This document provides an overview of transparency measures under the new procurement regime — including changes to the notices that must be published throughout the procurement lifecycle.
In response to: The Official Procurement Act 2023 learning modules
The PRU will investigate contracting authorities to ensure compliance with the Act, and suppliers for possible addition to the debarment list. Only a Minister of the Crown can put a supplier on the debarment list.
In response to: The Official Procurement Act 2023 learning modules
In response to: Part 2 Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill
In response to: Part 2 Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill
This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill.
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”).The powers being commenced confer powers to make regulations, including regulations which may amend the Procurement Act 2023, and place certain devolution-related restrictions on those powers.
These Regulations bring section 117 and provisions in Schedule 10 to the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”) into force in part on 19th January 2024 and in part on 1st April 2024.
These Regulations bring section 117 and provisions in Schedule 10 to the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”) into force in part on 19th January 2024 and in part on 1st April 2024.
The Procurement Act 2023 (c. 54) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It seeks to overhaul public procurement law by simplifying processes and giving a greater share of public sector supply opportunities to small businesses.
A Bill to make provision about procurement Originated in the Lords.
In response to: Part 1 Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill
This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill.
This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill.
This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill.
This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill.
UIN: HCWS949 Further to my statement on 19 June 2023, I am today launching the second part of a public consultation on the draft implementing Regulations that will form part of a new procurement regime. This consultation, which is highly …
UIN: HLWS934 My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary, Alex Burghart MP, has today made the following statement:Further to my statement on 19 June 2023, I am today launching the second part of a public consultation on the draft implementing Regulations …
This is a consultation on the secondary legislation required to implement the new public procurement regime established by the Procurement Bill.
Message from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons agreed to with amendments. House adjourned at 10.44 pm.
A Bill to make provision about procurement Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about procurement Originated in the Lords.
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
A Bill to make provision about procurement Originated in the Lords.
This memorandum addresses issues arising under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in relation to the Procurement Bill.
A Bill to make provision about procurement Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about procurement Originated in the Lords.
This page outlines the proposals to improve transparency of UK public contracts and spending.
A Bill to make provision about procurement
This procurement policy note set out the options that may be considered by Contracting Authorities when procuring contracts for goods, services and works with a value below the applicable thresholds.
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the updated Sourcing Playbook, the new Consultancy Playbook, and associated guidance notes.
Informs contracting authorities of considerations due to the UK’s membership of the GPA and actions required to apply the public procurement rules in the TCA.
Reminds contracting authorities of the options available to them when undertaking procurements in an emergency.
This note explains how contracting authorities can ensure compliance with wider international obligations when letting public contracts.
This page explains the public consultation on the draft Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 that implement the EU Utilities Directive.
This page explains the public consultation on the draft Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 that implement the EU Concessions Directive.
This page explains the public consultation on the draft Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 that implement the EU Utilities Directive.
This page explains the public consultation on the draft Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 that implement the EU Concessions Directive.
This page explains the public consultation on the draft Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 that implement the EU Utilities Directive.
This page explains the public consultation on the draft Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 that implement the EU Concessions Directive.
Share your views on how the Social Value Act is working, and whether and how it should be extended.
This consultation seeks views on implementing the 2014 EU Procurement Directives in the UK.
Share your views on how the Social Value Act is working, and whether and how it should be extended.
Share your views on how the Social Value Act is working, and whether and how it should be extended.
This consultation seeks views on implementing the 2014 EU Procurement Directives in the UK.
This consultation seeks views on implementing the 2014 EU Procurement Directives in the UK.