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The impact of the new Procurement Act 2023 - England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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June 06, 2024

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The way in which public and utilities procurement is undertaken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is changing. Whether you are an authority or a private sector supplier, you will need to ensure that you are prepared for when the Procurement Act 2023 comes into force this October.

In our new guide we provide a snapshot of the key issues that will impact both procurers and bidders, including:

  • increased transparency: allowing suppliers greater access to information on how decisions are made
  • changes to procedures: giving authorities increased flexibility
  • assessment of exclusion grounds: introduction of a new Government-maintained debarment list

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