Overview
This regulation provides that contracting authorities are required to keep copies of all contracts with a value equal to or greater than £884,720 for supply or service contracts, and £8,847,200 for works contracts. Copies must be kept for at least the duration of such contracts. Contracting authorities are also required to grant access to these contracts but may deny access to specific documents or information based on the applicable rules on access to documents and data protection laws.
Objective at this commercial stage
Copies of concluded contracts should be kept, at least for the duration of the contract, if the value exceeds £884,720 for supply or service contracts, and £8,847,200 for works contracts. Access to these contracts must be granted except where the rules on access to documents and data protection laws apply.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- ensure that they keep a record of contracts concluded, at least for the duration of such contracts, if the value exceeds £884,720 for supply or service contracts, and £8,847,200 for works contracts
- grant access to concluded contracts, unless access can be denied in accordance with applicable rules relating to access to documents and data protection.
Legal framework
There is no direct equivalent section in the Procurement Act 2023
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
