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  • Details of legislation impacting on public procurement

    Topics:
    • Procurement, 
    • Procurement policy and guidance

    Find out about relevant regulations in this policy section.

    Public procurement legislation applies primarily to contracting authorities in the public sector and certain utilities when they are purchasing goods, services or works above relevant thresholds. 

    This includes government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, hospitals and health sector purchasers, housing associations, education boards and institutions, various non-government organisations and district councils.

    Current Legislation (came into force on 24 February 2025)

    • Procurement Act 2023
    • The Procurement Regulations 2024

    Previous legislation (relating to contracts awarded/process advanced before 24 February 2025)

    • Public Contracts Regulations 2015
    • Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016
    • Concession Contracts Regulations 2016

       

     

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