The Procurement Act 2023

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
• Transforming Public Procurement landing page
• Talk to us commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
• Transforming Public Procurement helpdesk procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
• Read about information and guidance for suppliers on gov.uk

Government information and guidance for suppliers

The Cabinet Office has created a dedicated supplier information page which includes a recording of a recently hosted webinar. The webinar focussed on the key changes for suppliers and featured a live demonstration of the central digital platform. Please bookmark this page and remember to check back for further updates.