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.
One of the most important things contracting authorities can do is to provide the market with information about current and future public contract opportunities by publishing a forward-looking procurement pipeline. The Act requires the publication of pipeline notices in certain circumstances. This is of particular benefit to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises as it provides them with time to plan for future work, ensuring a competitive and diverse market.
Legal framework
- Section 93
- Regulation 15
Other guidance relevant to this area
- Central digital platform and publication of information
- Valuation of contracts