Procurement Policy Note 12/15 - Revision history

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	* Principles of lean sourcing for procurement above the relevant threshold.		* Principles of lean sourcing for procurement above the relevant threshold.
	* Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (other than in cases of complex procurements).		* Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (other than in cases of complex procurements).
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	= Decision Tree =		= Decision Tree =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Procurement policy notes (PPN) offer supporting information about public procurement processes.	+	Procurement policy notes (PPN) offer supporting information about public procurement processes.The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf Consultancy playbook, Government guidance on how to commission and engage with consultants more effectively, achieving better outcomes, better value for money and improved civil service capability through the transfer of knowledge and skills] was published in May 2021. It suggests readers ‘...consult [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf PPN 12/15 Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)], which outlines Cabinet Office policy on the choice of procurement routes and the rationale supporting them’.
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−	The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf Consultancy playbook, Government guidance on how to commission and engage with consultants more effectively, achieving better outcomes, better value for money and improved civil service capability through the transfer of knowledge and skills] was published in May 2021. It suggests readers ‘...consult [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf PPN 12/15 Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)], which outlines Cabinet Office policy on the choice of procurement routes and the rationale supporting them’ ~~for all contracting authorities (such as those in local government and the wider public sector) and other in-scope organisations~~.	+

	For more information see: The Consultancy Playbook.		For more information see: The Consultancy Playbook.
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	Published in July 2015 by the Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 offers guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also sets out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.		Published in July 2015 by the Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 offers guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also sets out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.

−	PPN 12/15 ~~includes a revised Decision Tree that was required after the adoption of PCR 2015. This explains two options for more complex~~ procurement:	+	PPN 12/15 does not change general policy expectations on procurement for:

−	* ~~The Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (which may be suitable~~ for procurement ~~where some negotiation is necessary, but it is possible to specify a minimum requirement from~~ the ~~outset)~~.	+	* Principles of lean sourcing for procurement above the relevant threshold.
−	* ~~Competitive Dialogue~~ (~~which provides for clarification and optimisation after the final call for tenders and has no minimum requirement at the outset~~).	+	* Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (other than in cases of complex procurements).

−	~~= In-scope organisations =~~

−	For in-scope organisations (all central government departments including their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies), the revised Decision Tree indicates a preference for the open procedure as the normal route with other procedures shown as exceptions. For example, the restricted procedure should only be used by in-scope organisations when it is justified to prequalify bidders or where there is evidence that the market (and the number of potential bidders) is very large.

−	~~PPN 12/15 does not change general policy expectations on procurement for in-scope organisations such as:~~	+	= Decision Tree =

−	* Principles of ~~lean sourcing~~ for ~~procurement above~~ the ~~relevant threshold~~.	+	The information in this PPN applies to in-scope organisations (all central government departments including their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies). Its use is optional for other contracting authorities (such as those in local government and the wider public sector).
−	* ~~Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (other than in cases of complex procurements)~~.	+
		+	Annex A of the PPN is a revised Decision Tree. This diagram maps the various options of in-scope organisations and indicates a preference for the open procedure as the normal route. Other procedures are shown as exceptions to be used under certain conditions. These include:
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		+	* Restricted Procedure.
		+	* Dynamic Purchasing System.
		+	* Competitive Procedure with Negotiation.
		+	* Competitive Dialogue.
		+	* Light Touch Regime.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~A procurement~~ policy ~~note~~ (PPN) is supporting information about public procurement ~~that has been issued by the Government. The purpose of a PPN is to provide best practice guidance for public sector procurement as well as supporting documentation~~.	+	Procurement policy notes (PPN) offer supporting information about public procurement processes.

−	The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf Consultancy playbook, Government guidance on how to commission and engage with consultants more effectively, achieving better outcomes, better value for money and improved civil service capability through the transfer of knowledge and skills] was published in May 2021. ~~One aspect of its guidance is the suggestion~~ ‘...to consult [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf PPN 12/15 Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)], which outlines ~~the~~ Cabinet Office policy on the choice of procurement routes and the rationale supporting them’~~. This recommendation applies to~~ all contracting authorities (such as those in local government and the wider public sector) ~~as well as~~ in-scope organisations.	+	The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf Consultancy playbook, Government guidance on how to commission and engage with consultants more effectively, achieving better outcomes, better value for money and improved civil service capability through the transfer of knowledge and skills] was published in May 2021. It suggests readers ‘...consult [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf PPN 12/15 Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)], which outlines Cabinet Office policy on the choice of procurement routes and the rationale supporting them’ for all contracting authorities (such as those in local government and the wider public sector) and other in-scope organisations.

	For more information see: The Consultancy Playbook.		For more information see: The Consultancy Playbook.
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	= Procurement route changes in 2015 =		= Procurement route changes in 2015 =

−	Published in July 2015 by Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 offers guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also sets out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.	+	Published in July 2015 by the Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 offers guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also sets out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.

−	PPN 12/15 includes a revised Decision Tree that was required after the adoption of PCR 2015. ~~The revised Decision Tree~~ explains two options for more complex procurement~~. One is~~ Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (which may be suitable for ~~procurements~~ where some negotiation is necessary, but it is possible to specify a minimum requirement from the outset). ~~Another is the~~ Competitive Dialogue (which provides for clarification and optimisation after the final call for tenders and has no minimum requirement at the outset).	+	PPN 12/15 includes a revised Decision Tree that was required after the adoption of PCR 2015. This explains two options for more complex procurement:
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		+	* The Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (which may be suitable for procurement where some negotiation is necessary, but it is possible to specify a minimum requirement from the outset).
		+	* Competitive Dialogue (which provides for clarification and optimisation after the final call for tenders and has no minimum requirement at the outset).

	= In-scope organisations =		= In-scope organisations =
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	For in-scope organisations (all central government departments including their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies), the revised Decision Tree indicates a preference for the open procedure as the normal route with other procedures shown as exceptions. For example, the restricted procedure should only be used by in-scope organisations when it is justified to prequalify bidders or where there is evidence that the market (and the number of potential bidders) is very large.		For in-scope organisations (all central government departments including their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies), the revised Decision Tree indicates a preference for the open procedure as the normal route with other procedures shown as exceptions. For example, the restricted procedure should only be used by in-scope organisations when it is justified to prequalify bidders or where there is evidence that the market (and the number of potential bidders) is very large.

−	PPN 12/15 does not change general policy expectations on procurement for in-scope organisations~~. This includes~~:	+	PPN 12/15 does not change general policy expectations on procurement for in-scope organisations such as:

	* Principles of lean sourcing for procurement above the relevant threshold.		* Principles of lean sourcing for procurement above the relevant threshold.
−	* Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (~~except~~ in cases of complex procurements).	+	* Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (other than in cases of complex procurements).

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	* OJEU procurement procedures.		* OJEU procurement procedures.
	* Procurement policy note PPN.		* Procurement policy note PPN.
−	* Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 73.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.
	* The Construction Playbook.		* The Construction Playbook.

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	= Procurement route changes in 2015 =		= Procurement route changes in 2015 =

−	Published in July 2015 by Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 ~~offered~~ guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also ~~set~~ out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.	+	Published in July 2015 by Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 offers guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also sets out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.

−	PPN 12/15 ~~included~~ a revised Decision Tree that was required after the adoption of PCR 2015. The revised Decision Tree explains two options for more complex procurement. One is Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (which may be suitable for procurements where some negotiation is necessary, but it is possible to specify a minimum requirement from the outset). Another ~~option~~ is the Competitive Dialogue (which provides for clarification and optimisation after the final call for tenders and has no minimum requirement at the outset).	+	PPN 12/15 includes a revised Decision Tree that was required after the adoption of PCR 2015. The revised Decision Tree explains two options for more complex procurement. One is Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (which may be suitable for procurements where some negotiation is necessary, but it is possible to specify a minimum requirement from the outset). Another is the Competitive Dialogue (which provides for clarification and optimisation after the final call for tenders and has no minimum requirement at the outset).

	= In-scope organisations =		= In-scope organisations =
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	* Crown Commercial Service CCS.		* Crown Commercial Service CCS.
	* Non-departmental public bodies.		* Non-departmental public bodies.
		+	* OJEU procurement procedures.
	* Procurement policy note PPN.		* Procurement policy note PPN.
	* Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 73.		* Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 73.
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	* Crown Commercial Service, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf Procurement Policy Note: Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)].		* Crown Commercial Service, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf Procurement Policy Note: Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)].
	* Gov.uk, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf The Consultancy Playbook].		* Gov.uk, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf The Consultancy Playbook].
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= Introduction =

A procurement policy note (PPN) is supporting information about public procurement that has been issued by the Government. The purpose of a PPN is to provide best practice guidance for public sector procurement as well as supporting documentation.

The [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf Consultancy playbook, Government guidance on how to commission and engage with consultants more effectively, achieving better outcomes, better value for money and improved civil service capability through the transfer of knowledge and skills] was published in May 2021. One aspect of its guidance is the suggestion ‘...to consult [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf PPN 12/15 Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)], which outlines the Cabinet Office policy on the choice of procurement routes and the rationale supporting them’. This recommendation applies to all contracting authorities (such as those in local government and the wider public sector) as well as in-scope organisations.

For more information see: The Consultancy Playbook.

= Procurement route changes in 2015 =

Published in July 2015 by Crown Commercial Service and the Cabinet Office, PPN 12/15 offered guidance regarding changes to the choices of procurement routes resulting from the adoption of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). It also set out the general policy expectations on procurement that continue to apply.

PPN 12/15 included a revised Decision Tree that was required after the adoption of PCR 2015. The revised Decision Tree explains two options for more complex procurement. One is Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (which may be suitable for procurements where some negotiation is necessary, but it is possible to specify a minimum requirement from the outset). Another option is the Competitive Dialogue (which provides for clarification and optimisation after the final call for tenders and has no minimum requirement at the outset).

= In-scope organisations =

For in-scope organisations (all central government departments including their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies), the revised Decision Tree indicates a preference for the open procedure as the normal route with other procedures shown as exceptions. For example, the restricted procedure should only be used by in-scope organisations when it is justified to prequalify bidders or where there is evidence that the market (and the number of potential bidders) is very large.

PPN 12/15 does not change general policy expectations on procurement for in-scope organisations. This includes:

* Principles of lean sourcing for procurement above the relevant threshold.
* Procurement timelines no longer than 120 working days (except in cases of complex procurements).

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Consultancy playbook.
* Crown Commercial Service CCS.
* Non-departmental public bodies.
* Procurement policy note PPN.
* Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 73.
* Public procurement.
* The Construction Playbook.

= External resources =

* Crown Commercial Service, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/454417/PPN_12_15.pdf Procurement Policy Note: Availability of Procurement Procedures (Decision Tree)].
* Gov.uk, [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/987126/The_Consultancy_Playbook.pdf The Consultancy Playbook].