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 Procurement Act 2023 (Act) defines a ‘treaty state supplier’ as a supplier that is entitled to the benefits of an international agreement specified in Schedule 9 of the Act.
The benefit for treaty state suppliers is that they cannot be discriminated against by contracting authorities. Treaty state suppliers have the same rights and, under section 100, access to remedies under the Act as ‘UK suppliers’ for procurements covered by the relevant international agreement. This non-discrimination requirement has the effect of increasing the competitive pool of suppliers interested in participating in a procurement, driving better value for money.
Legal framework
- Sections 89-92
- Schedule 9
Other guidance relevant to this area
- Covered procurement objectives
- Below-threshold contracts
- Exclusions
- Award rules
- Remedies