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.
A ‘Contracting authority’ is the term used to refer to an entity (referred to as a ‘person’ in the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) to ensure it applies to a variety of circumstances) that is subject to the Act. A legal definition of contracting authorities is therefore essential in order for entities to determine whether they are in scope of the rules, or not.
Legal framework
- Section 2
Other guidance relevant to this area
- Exempted contracts (for information relating to vertical arrangements)
- Utilities