This PPN applies to all central government departments, their executive agencies and non departmental public bodies (collectively referred to as 'in-scope organisations') when awarding public contracts for goods, and or services, and or works, other than special regime contracts. Other public sector contracting authorities may wish to apply the approach set out in this PPN.
In-scope organisations should consider encouraging suppliers to sign the Armed Forces Covenant (the ‘Covenant’), which is a public sector pledge to demonstrate support for the armed forces community, by including text at Annex A of this PPN in their tender documents.
The Covenant’s two key principles are: the armed forces community should not face disadvantages when compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services, and; special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have been injured or are bereaved.
Note: This PPN replaces PPN 06/16 for procurements commencing on or after 24 February 2025.