Reg. 10 (PCR 2015)

Specific exclusions for service contracts

In: Plan > Strategy and plan

Overview

This regulation provides that the following public service contracts are excluded from Part 2 PCR 2015:

  • contracts for the acquisition of land and rights over land
  • contracts for programme material or broadcasting time
  • arbitration or conciliation services contract
  • contracts for legal services connected with litigation or the exercise of official authority
  • loan contracts and contracts for financial services related to the issue or transfer of shares and other instruments
  • employment contracts
  • certain civil defence and protection services contracts
  • public transport services contracts by rail or metro
  • certain political campaign services when awarded by a political party in the context of an election campaign.

Objective at this commercial stage

Certain public contracts for the provision of services are excluded from Part 2 PCR.

Key considerations at this commercial stage

Contracting authorities should:

  • consider whether the service contract to be awarded is excluded from Part 2 PCR.

See also in the Procurement Act 2023:

  • Schedule 2: Exempted contracts, Part 2: Subject-matter exempted contracts

Additional support and guidance

Make sure you:

  • read the regulation
  • seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
Read the regulation

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