Procurement Act 2023 - Revision history

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	= Background =		= Background =

−	On October 26 2023, 18 months after the first reading of the Procurement ~~BIll~~, the legislation [https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3159 received Royal Assent,] meaning the Procurement Act will ~~soon~~ become law~~, overseeing public procurement from October 2024~~. The changes will apply to the procurement processing of devolved authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland, but Scotland, will maintain its own legal framework.	+	On October 26 2023, 18 months after the first reading of the Procurement Bill, the legislation [https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3159 received Royal Assent,] meaning the Procurement Act will become law. The changes will apply to the procurement processing of devolved authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland, but Scotland, will maintain its own legal framework.

	The Procurement Bill was written following two years of consultation and policy development following Brexit. The Procurement Act 2023 effectively represents a rewrite of public procurement rules, moving away from EU Directives and generally consolidating separate sets of regulations covering public sector contracts, such as utilities, defence and concessions.		The Procurement Bill was written following two years of consultation and policy development following Brexit. The Procurement Act 2023 effectively represents a rewrite of public procurement rules, moving away from EU Directives and generally consolidating separate sets of regulations covering public sector contracts, such as utilities, defence and concessions.

−	On 24 February 2025, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents The Procurement Act 2023] became law, changing the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services ~~changed~~. On the same date the government published '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/the-procurement-act-2023-a-short-guide-for-suppliers-html The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for suppliers]' alongside its establishment of the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/procurement-review-unit Procurement Review Unit (PRU)] the body with the responsibility for oversight of the new Procurement Act ~~2023~~. It will ~~aim to~~ ensure that the changes are embedded within contracting authorities, investigate contracting authorities, to ensure compliance as well as suppliers, for possible addition to the debarment list. Private utilities and some NHS personal care services are, however, out of scope of the PRU.	+	On 24 February 2025, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents The Procurement Act 2023] became law, changing the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services. On the same date the government published '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/the-procurement-act-2023-a-short-guide-for-suppliers-html The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for suppliers]' alongside its establishment of the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/procurement-review-unit Procurement Review Unit (PRU)] the body with the responsibility for oversight of the new Procurement Act. It will ensure that the changes are embedded within contracting authorities, investigate contracting authorities, to ensure compliance as well as suppliers, for possible addition to the debarment list. Private utilities and some NHS personal care services are, however, out of scope of the PRU.

	On 26 February 2025 the '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-html#chapter-11-our-next-steps Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response]' was presented to Parliament by Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The government has responded piece by piece to the 58 recommendations given by the inquiry in its 11 chapter policy paper, a long awaited and anticipated official acknowledgement of the outputs and steps forward. Within this report the government also confirmed that it was investigating seven of the organisations criticised in the final Grenfell inquiry report with the potential outcome being that they are barred from public contracts.		On 26 February 2025 the '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-html#chapter-11-our-next-steps Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response]' was presented to Parliament by Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The government has responded piece by piece to the 58 recommendations given by the inquiry in its 11 chapter policy paper, a long awaited and anticipated official acknowledgement of the outputs and steps forward. Within this report the government also confirmed that it was investigating seven of the organisations criticised in the final Grenfell inquiry report with the potential outcome being that they are barred from public contracts.
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	= Key elements of the new act =		= Key elements of the new act =

−	~~Greater flexibility -~~ The new Act simplifies the bidding processes to make it easier to bid, negotiate and work in partnership with the public sector - including a new ‘competitive flexible’ procedure. It ~~aim~~ to make commercial frameworks more open, so prospective suppliers are not shut out for long periods of time. It will remove bureaucratic barriers for smaller businesses and VCSEs so they can compete for more contracts, including ~~the~~ strengthened provisions for prompt payment throughout the supply chain) It requires public bodies to provide consistent feedback for suppliers and ~~to provide~~ bid assessments for final tenders.	+	The new Act simplifies the bidding processes to make it easier to bid, negotiate and work in partnership with the public sector - including a new ‘competitive flexible’ procedure. It aims to make commercial frameworks more open, so prospective suppliers are not shut out for long periods of time. It will remove bureaucratic barriers for smaller businesses and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) so they can compete for more contracts, including strengthened provisions for prompt payment throughout the supply chain. It requires that public bodies provide consistent feedback for suppliers and bid assessments for final tenders.

−	~~Greater transparency -~~ Find a Tender, will be a central open digital platform, to make it easier to find and bid for contracts. The platform will have a simple registration approach, storage of business details, with the ability to manage and update these as well as set up alerts for tenders.	+	Find a Tender, will be a central open digital platform, to make it easier to find and bid for contracts. The platform will have a simple registration approach, storage of business details, with the ability to manage and update these as well as set up alerts for tenders.

−	~~Greater oversight -~~ The Procurement Review Unit (PRU) has been established to engage with contracting authorities across all sectors and suppliers to achieve the shared ambition to raise standards ~~and ensure this becomes adopted practice~~. ~~PRU builds upon the existing Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS), where concerns can be addressed, as the~~ service will cover three areas:	+	The Procurement Review Unit (PRU) has been established to engage with contracting authorities across all sectors and suppliers to achieve the shared ambition to raise standards. The service will cover three areas:

−	* ~~the~~ existing Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS)	+	* The existing Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS)
−	* a new Procurement Compliance Service (PCS)	+	* A new Procurement Compliance Service (PCS)
−	* a new Debarment Review Service (DRS)	+	* A new Debarment Review Service (DRS)

	The key elements of the act are further outlined below:		The key elements of the act are further outlined below:
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	== Exclusion of tenderers ==		== Exclusion of tenderers ==

−	Greater discretion is given to the procuring authority in terms of exclusions, and a debarment register will be introduced, listing companies that might be excluded from tenders for serious breaches of contract, poor performance or acting improperly. These exclusions may also apply to entities connected to the previous tender including sub-contractors for a specified period but suppliers may apply for their removal from the list following a material change in circumstances.	+	Greater discretion is given to the procuring authority in terms of exclusions, and a debarment register will be introduced listing companies that might be excluded from tenders for serious breaches of contract, poor performance or acting improperly. These exclusions may also apply to entities connected to the previous tender including sub-contractors for a specified period but suppliers may apply for their removal from the list following a material change in circumstances.

	== Direct awards ==		== Direct awards ==
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	== Contract change notices ==		== Contract change notices ==

−	There are routes to modifying awards during their terms, through safe harbours occurring on the basis of known risks, the protection of life, of new technology for example in defence contracts. Any such changes will be subject to the increased use of contract change notices and any contract changes will need to be published.	+	There are routes to modifying awards during their terms, through safe harbours occurring on the basis of known risks, the protection of life, or new technology for example in defence contracts. Any such changes will be subject to the increased use of contract change notices and any contract changes will need to be published.

	== Payment terms ==		== Payment terms ==
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	= Further comments on the new act =		= Further comments on the new act =

−	During the second reading the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Jeremy Quin), said the Bill would fundamentally improve the UK’s public procurement regime, creating “a simpler, more flexible commercial system that better meets our country’s needs”. By delivering value for money, the Bill requires public sector contracting authorities to weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection ~~aswell~~ as making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become government suppliers.	+	During the second reading the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Jeremy Quin), said the Bill would fundamentally improve the UK’s public procurement regime, creating “a simpler, more flexible commercial system that better meets our country’s needs”. By delivering value for money, the Bill requires public sector contracting authorities to weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection as well as making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become government suppliers.

	Opposition parties welcomed the reforms but said the Bill fell short in various aspects, such as transparency, addressing potential conflict of interests and support for SMEs. The Labour Party said the reform was “an opportunity to make, buy and sell more in Britain”.		Opposition parties welcomed the reforms but said the Bill fell short in various aspects, such as transparency, addressing potential conflict of interests and support for SMEs. The Labour Party said the reform was “an opportunity to make, buy and sell more in Britain”.
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	* Best value procurement.		* Best value procurement.
	* Common minimum standards.		* Common minimum standards.
−	* Critical service contracts.
−	* Critical suppliers.
−	* Crown Commercial Service CCS.
−	* Crown Representative.
	* Dynamic purchasing system under the Single Procurement Document (Scotland).		* Dynamic purchasing system under the Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
−	* Electronic auctions under the Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
−	* Exclusion grounds under the Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
	* Fair payment practices.		* Fair payment practices.
−	* Framework agreements.
−	* Government Construction Strategy.
−	* Green public procurement.
	* Independent review of construction frameworks.		* Independent review of construction frameworks.
	* Infrastructure and Projects Authority.		* Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
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	* Managing the procurement process.		* Managing the procurement process.
	* Major Projects Authority.		* Major Projects Authority.
−	* Mixed economy.
−	* Model Services Contract MSC.
−	* Most advantageous tender MAT.
−	* Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).
−	* National Infrastructure Plan.
−	* OGC.
−	* OJEU.
	* Output-based specification.		* Output-based specification.
−	* PF2.
−	* PFI vs PPP.
−	* Private Finance Initiative.
	* Procurement Policy Note 12/15.		* Procurement Policy Note 12/15.
	* Procurement policy note PPN.		* Procurement policy note PPN.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
−	* Public.
−	* Public body.
−	* Public contract.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.
−	* Public project definition.
−	* Public sector.
−	* Public sector dependent suppliers.
−	* Publicly subsidised project.
−	* Restricted procedure under the Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
	* SMEs and government contracts.		* SMEs and government contracts.
	* Sourcing playbook.		* Sourcing playbook.
	* Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper.		* Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper.

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	The Act goes beyond the governing of post award contract modifications, requiring key performance indicators within contracts and for these to be assessed, reported on and published annually.		The Act goes beyond the governing of post award contract modifications, requiring key performance indicators within contracts and for these to be assessed, reported on and published annually.
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		+	= CIAT welcomes implementation of Procurement Act 2023 =
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		+	CIAT welcomes the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, which aims to modernise streamline procurement across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resource/ciat-welcomes-implementation-of-procurement-act-2023.html Eddie Weir PCIAT, CIAT President, said:]
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		+	"We are pleased that, after a great deal of work by many people across UK Industry and in parliament, and after a change of government, the Procurement Act is now coming into force.
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		+	Effective public procurement at its best can drive both social and economic value. With our built environment badly in need of regeneration, public procurement can deliver the next generation of high-quality, sustainable and well-designed schools and hospitals, libraries and leisure centres.
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		+	We are particularly pleased that the act goes further in facilitating SME participation, mandating simplified contract management and payment processes, and focusing on quality rather than favouring the cheapest bid.
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		+	Importantly, the Act also makes clear that any conditions on participation must be proportionate means of ensuring that a supplier has the technical ability to perform a contract, and where these conditions include requiring a specific qualification, equivalent qualifications must also be accepted. This provides an important foundation for fair procurement of services provided by Chartered Architectural Technologists.
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		+	There will of course be challenges as the Act is implemented. CIAT will continue to work with individual contracting bodies and government to embed fair procurement."
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		+	More information on the changes to procurement can be found on [https://architecturaltechnology.com/resources/procurement.html CIAT’s Procurement web pages].

	= ECA welcomes Cabinet office payment rules =		= ECA welcomes Cabinet office payment rules =

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	= Background =		= Background =
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	On 26 February 2025 the '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-html#chapter-11-our-next-steps Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response]' was presented to Parliament by Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The government has responded piece by piece to the 58 recommendations given by the inquiry in its 11 chapter policy paper, a long awaited and anticipated official acknowledgement of the outputs and steps forward. Within this report the government also confirmed that it was investigating seven of the organisations criticised in the final Grenfell inquiry report with the potential outcome being that they are barred from public contracts.		On 26 February 2025 the '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-html#chapter-11-our-next-steps Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response]' was presented to Parliament by Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The government has responded piece by piece to the 58 recommendations given by the inquiry in its 11 chapter policy paper, a long awaited and anticipated official acknowledgement of the outputs and steps forward. Within this report the government also confirmed that it was investigating seven of the organisations criticised in the final Grenfell inquiry report with the potential outcome being that they are barred from public contracts.

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	= Key elements of the new act =		= Key elements of the new act =

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	The Procurement Bill was written following two years of consultation and policy development following Brexit. The Procurement Act 2023 effectively represents a rewrite of public procurement rules, moving away from EU Directives and generally consolidating separate sets of regulations covering public sector contracts, such as utilities, defence and concessions.		The Procurement Bill was written following two years of consultation and policy development following Brexit. The Procurement Act 2023 effectively represents a rewrite of public procurement rules, moving away from EU Directives and generally consolidating separate sets of regulations covering public sector contracts, such as utilities, defence and concessions.
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		+	On 24 February 2025, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents The Procurement Act 2023] became law, changing the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services changed. On the same date the government published '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/the-procurement-act-2023-a-short-guide-for-suppliers-html The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for suppliers]' alongside its establishment of the [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/procurement-review-unit Procurement Review Unit (PRU)] the body with the responsibility for oversight of the new Procurement Act 2023. It will aim to ensure that the changes are embedded within contracting authorities, investigate contracting authorities, to ensure compliance as well as suppliers, for possible addition to the debarment list. Private utilities and some NHS personal care services are, however, out of scope of the PRU.
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		+	On 26 February 2025 the '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response/grenfell-tower-inquiry-phase-2-report-government-response-html#chapter-11-our-next-steps Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government response]' was presented to Parliament by Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The government has responded piece by piece to the 58 recommendations given by the inquiry in its 11 chapter policy paper, a long awaited and anticipated official acknowledgement of the outputs and steps forward. Within this report the government also confirmed that it was investigating seven of the organisations criticised in the final Grenfell inquiry report with the potential outcome being that they are barred from public contracts.

	[[File:Hand-819279_1000.jpg\|link=File:Hand-819279_1000.jpg]]		[[File:Hand-819279_1000.jpg\|link=File:Hand-819279_1000.jpg]]

	= Key elements of the new act =		= Key elements of the new act =
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		+	Greater flexibility - The new Act simplifies the bidding processes to make it easier to bid, negotiate and work in partnership with the public sector - including a new ‘competitive flexible’ procedure. It aim to make commercial frameworks more open, so prospective suppliers are not shut out for long periods of time. It will remove bureaucratic barriers for smaller businesses and VCSEs so they can compete for more contracts, including the strengthened provisions for prompt payment throughout the supply chain) It requires public bodies to provide consistent feedback for suppliers and to provide bid assessments for final tenders.
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		+	Greater transparency - Find a Tender, will be a central open digital platform, to make it easier to find and bid for contracts. The platform will have a simple registration approach, storage of business details, with the ability to manage and update these as well as set up alerts for tenders.
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		+	Greater oversight - The Procurement Review Unit (PRU) has been established to engage with contracting authorities across all sectors and suppliers to achieve the shared ambition to raise standards and ensure this becomes adopted practice. PRU builds upon the existing Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS), where concerns can be addressed, as the service will cover three areas:
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		+	* the existing Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS)
		+	* a new Procurement Compliance Service (PCS)
		+	* a new Debarment Review Service (DRS)
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		+	The key elements of the act are further outlined below:

	== Beyond price ==		== Beyond price ==

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	* Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper.		* Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper.

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	= Background =		= Background =

−	On October 26 2023, 18 months ~~since~~ the first reading of the Procurement BIll, the legislation ~~has~~ [https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3159 received Royal Assent,] meaning the ~~now~~ Procurement Act will soon become law, overseeing public procurement from October 2024. The changes will apply to procurement processing of devolved authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland, but Scotland, will maintain its own legal framework~~, with arrangements covering any joint and cross-border procurement~~.	+	On October 26 2023, 18 months after the first reading of the Procurement BIll, the legislation [https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3159 received Royal Assent,] meaning the Procurement Act will soon become law, overseeing public procurement from October 2024. The changes will apply to the procurement processing of devolved authorities in Wales and Northern Ireland, but Scotland, will maintain its own legal framework.

−	The Procurement Bill was written ~~after~~ two years of consultation and policy development following Brexit. The Procurement Act 2023 effectively represents a rewrite of public procurement rules, moving away from EU Directives and generally consolidating separate sets of regulations covering public sector contracts, ~~specifically~~ utilities, defence and concessions.	+	The Procurement Bill was written following two years of consultation and policy development following Brexit. The Procurement Act 2023 effectively represents a rewrite of public procurement rules, moving away from EU Directives and generally consolidating separate sets of regulations covering public sector contracts, such as utilities, defence and concessions.

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	== Beyond price ==		== Beyond price ==

−	A move from evaluating the “most economically advantageous tender” to the “most advantageous tender” when assessing the “best tender”, implying that contracting authorities should, as a matter of course, look beyond pricing to secure solutions which meet the UK’s wider sustainability agenda~~. (see also~~ KPIs)	+	A move from evaluating the “most economically advantageous tender” to the “most advantageous tender” when assessing the “best tender”, implying that contracting authorities should, as a matter of course, look beyond pricing to secure solutions which meet the UK’s wider sustainability agenda and other KPIs.

	== Flexible frameworks ==		== Flexible frameworks ==
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	== Exclusion of tenderers ==		== Exclusion of tenderers ==

−	Greater discretion is given to the procuring authority in ~~term~~ of exclusions, and a debarment register will be introduced, listing companies that might excluded from tenders for serious breaches or contract, poor performance or acting improperly. These exclusions may also apply to entities connected to the previous tender including sub-contractors for a specified period but suppliers may apply for their removal from the list following a material change in circumstances.	+	Greater discretion is given to the procuring authority in terms of exclusions, and a debarment register will be introduced, listing companies that might be excluded from tenders for serious breaches of contract, poor performance or acting improperly. These exclusions may also apply to entities connected to the previous tender including sub-contractors for a specified period but suppliers may apply for their removal from the list following a material change in circumstances.

	== Direct awards ==		== Direct awards ==
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	During the second reading the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Jeremy Quin), said the Bill would fundamentally improve the UK’s public procurement regime, creating “a simpler, more flexible commercial system that better meets our country’s needs”. By delivering value for money, the Bill requires public sector contracting authorities to weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection aswell as making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become government suppliers.		During the second reading the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Jeremy Quin), said the Bill would fundamentally improve the UK’s public procurement regime, creating “a simpler, more flexible commercial system that better meets our country’s needs”. By delivering value for money, the Bill requires public sector contracting authorities to weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection aswell as making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become government suppliers.

−	Opposition parties welcomed the reforms but said the Bill fell short in various aspects, such as transparency, addressing potential conflict of ~~interest~~ and support for SMEs. The Labour Party said the reform was “an opportunity to make, buy and sell more in Britain”~~. Opposition parties said they were ready to work constructively with the Government and amend the Bill to increase its focus on social value, net zero objectives, and other areas~~.	+	Opposition parties welcomed the reforms but said the Bill fell short in various aspects, such as transparency, addressing potential conflict of interests and support for SMEs. The Labour Party said the reform was “an opportunity to make, buy and sell more in Britain”.

	Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office Alex Burghart said:		Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office Alex Burghart said:

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	= Key elements of the new act =		= Key elements of the new act =
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−	The introduction of the competitive flexible procedure, alongside the familiar open procedure, which gives contracting authorities much more flexibility to shape their procurements in a more proportionate manner to reflect the nature, complexity and cost of each contract opportunity.

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	There are routes to modifying awards during their terms, through safe harbours occurring on the basis of known risks, the protection of life, of new technology for example in defence contracts. Any such changes will be subject to the increased use of contract change notices and any contract changes will need to be published.		There are routes to modifying awards during their terms, through safe harbours occurring on the basis of known risks, the protection of life, of new technology for example in defence contracts. Any such changes will be subject to the increased use of contract change notices and any contract changes will need to be published.

−	== Payment ==	+	== Payment terms ==

	There is a requirement for invoices to be paid within 30 days.		There is a requirement for invoices to be paid within 30 days.

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	“The new Act will be a huge help to construction sector SMEs, which includes the majority of ECA Members. It will simplify UK procurement and make it more efficient than ever. The Cabinet Office team are to be congratulated on their work.”		“The new Act will be a huge help to construction sector SMEs, which includes the majority of ECA Members. It will simplify UK procurement and make it more efficient than ever. The Cabinet Office team are to be congratulated on their work.”
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		+	Key features of the Act noted by ECA include:
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		+	* Changing the criteria from ‘Most Economically Advantageous Tender’ to ‘Most Advantageous Tender’ in order to ensure value, and avoid a ‘race to the bottom’ approach
		+	* Ensuring that 30-day payment terms are an implied term in every public sector contract.
		+	* Ensuring that all public and private sector large organisations must report on their payment performance
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		+	Rob Driscoll has been invited to 10 Downing Street in December to continue working on improving Government payment rules and the wider business environment for SMEs and ECA Members.

	= Further comments on the new act =		= Further comments on the new act =

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	The Act goes beyond the governing of post award contract modifications, requiring key performance indicators within contracts and for these to be assessed, reported on and published annually.		The Act goes beyond the governing of post award contract modifications, requiring key performance indicators within contracts and for these to be assessed, reported on and published annually.

−	= ~~Comments~~ on the new act =	+	= ECA welcomes Cabinet office payment rules =
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		+	Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has welcomed the new Procurement Bill which was granted Royal Assent. The Act provides for simpler procurement processes to support small businesses, and protect against national security risks in public contracts.
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		+	Rob Driscoll, ECA Director of Business Policy & Practice, who sits on the SME business advisory panel to the government, said:
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		+	“The new Act will be a huge help to construction sector SMEs, which includes the majority of ECA Members. It will simplify UK procurement and make it more efficient than ever. The Cabinet Office team are to be congratulated on their work.”
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		+	= Further comments on the new act =

	During the second reading the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Jeremy Quin), said the Bill would fundamentally improve the UK’s public procurement regime, creating “a simpler, more flexible commercial system that better meets our country’s needs”. By delivering value for money, the Bill requires public sector contracting authorities to weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection aswell as making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become government suppliers.		During the second reading the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General (Jeremy Quin), said the Bill would fundamentally improve the UK’s public procurement regime, creating “a simpler, more flexible commercial system that better meets our country’s needs”. By delivering value for money, the Bill requires public sector contracting authorities to weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection aswell as making it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become government suppliers.
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−	This article is based on [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-procurement-bill-summary-guide-to-the-provisions/the-procurement-bill-a-summary-guide-to-the-provisions various government] sources along with the press release "[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/small-businesses-to-benefit-from-one-of-the-largest-shake-ups-to-procurement-regulations-in-uk-history Small businesses to benefit from one of the largest shake ups to procurement regulations in UK history]" dated October 26, 2023.	+	This article is based on [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-procurement-bill-summary-guide-to-the-provisions/the-procurement-bill-a-summary-guide-to-the-provisions various government] sources along with the press release "[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/small-businesses-to-benefit-from-one-of-the-largest-shake-ups-to-procurement-regulations-in-uk-history Small businesses to benefit from one of the largest shake ups to procurement regulations in UK history]" dated October 26, 2023 and "[https://www.eca.co.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/nov/eca-welcomes-new-cabinet-office-payment-rules ECA welcomes new Cabinet Office payment rules]" from the ECA news and blog site dated November 1.

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