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The Procurement Act 2023

Find out about the reforms to the public procurement process

Overview

  • The Procurement Act 2023
  • ‘Go-live’ Monday 24 February 2025
  • Significant change to the way the public procures
  • Existing rules will apply for procurements already in progress
  • Post October the new regime will take effect

How will the changes affect you?

  • Central Digital Platform
  • All public procurement opportunities in one place
  • Improved visibility including below threshold opportunities
  • Greater transparency of who is bidding for and winning contracts above £5 million
  • Simplified bidding processes

How will the changes affect you?

  • More flexible Frameworks
  • Levelling of the playing field for SMEs and VCSEs
  • Prompt payment throughout the supply chain
  • Stronger exclusions framework

What is the Council doing?

  • Finalising Implementation plan
  • Developing Communications plan
  • Training
  • Review of processes and documentation
  • Talking to our eSender

Next Steps

  • Cabinet Office is working with leading business groups and trade associations to make sure information is available for suppliers.
  • Watch the ‘Knowledge Drop’ videos
  • Sign up for regular updates here
  • Transforming Public Procurement landing page
  • Talk to us commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
  • Transforming Public Procurement helpdesk procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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