Reg. 26 (PCR 2015)
Choice of procedures
In: Procure > Finalise and publish procurement pack
Overview
This regulation requires contracting authorities to apply the procedures within Part 2 of the PCR 2015 when awarding public contracts and to advertise procurement opportunities by the publication of a contract notice.
This regulation also explains the situations in which a competitive procedure with negotiation or a competitive dialogue procedure may be used.
Objective at this commercial stage
With the exception of the negotiated procedure without prior publication, procurement opportunities must be advertised by means of publishing a contract notice.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- ensure that the procurement documents identify the correct procurement procedure
- advertise procurement opportunities only by means of a contract notice.
Legal framework
See also in the Procurement Act 2023:
- Section 20: Competitive tendering procedures
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
