Overview
The guidance documents are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
The guidance documents should be read in conjunction with the Procurement Act 2023 and its associated regulations and are aimed at procurement practitioners and commercial policy leads in contracting authorities. They are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
The process by which tenders in a competitive tendering procedure are assessed in order to determine the most advantageous tender. For example, to identify the supplier(s) that will be awarded the contract, is key to achieving value for money and the successful delivery of public services. The Procurement Act 2023 (Act) regulates this process by making provision for rules on award criteria and assessment methodologies, addressing abnormally low tenders and refining award criteria.
Legal framework
- Section 19
- Sections 23 - 24
Other guidance relevant to this area
- Covered procurement objectives
- National procurement policy statement
- Preliminary market engagement
- Conditions of participation
- Competitive tendering procedures
- Light touch contracts
- Lots
- Contract award notice and standstill
- Assessment summaries