Overview
This PPN provides guidance on the legislative reforms to make public procurement accessible to businesses, in particular Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) brought into force by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015).
This PPN applies to central government departments, executive agencies, non-departmental public bodies, wider public sector, local authorities and NHS bodies; contracting authorities should refer to Part 4 of the PCR 2015 regarding exceptions.
Whilst the PPN sets out the main features of the legislative reforms it is not a complete guide and is not legal advice. Contracting authorities should refer to PCR 2015 and seek legal advice where necessary.
Note: Adherence to the objectives and key considerations in respect of each commercial stage may be subject to certain exemptions in the PCR 2015. As such, the below is a general guideline only. Contracting authorities should assess on a case-by-case basis whether application of the PPN is required and seek legal advice where necessary.