Overview
This regulation provides that Part 2 PCR 2015 applies to certain public service contracts for research and development services if:
- the services are funded entirely by the contracting authority awarding the contract, and
- the benefits of the research and development are received exclusively by the contracting authority for use in the conduct of its own affairs.
Objective at this commercial stage
Part 2 PCR will not apply to any contracts referred to in this regulation (i.e. regulation 14).
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- ensure the subject-matter and circumstances of any research and development contract are reviewed and consideration is given as to whether this regulation (i.e. regulation 14) will apply.
Legal framework
See also in the Procurement Act 2023:
- Section 3: Public contracts
- Schedule 2: Exempted contracts, Part 2: Subject-matter exempted contracts, Paragraph 22: Research and development services
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
