Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:31, 10 March 2022

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	* Government Construction Strategy.		* Government Construction Strategy.
	* Green paper.		* Green paper.
		+	* Green public procurement.
	* Managing the procurement process.		* Managing the procurement process.
	* Most advantageous tender MAT.		* Most advantageous tender MAT.

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	Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.		Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Government Construction Strategy.		* Government Construction Strategy.
	* Green paper.		* Green paper.
	* Managing the procurement process.		* Managing the procurement process.
		+	* Most advantageous tender MAT.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
	* Public contract.		* Public contract.

Editor at 09:26, 1 April 2021

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	Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.		Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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−	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which is open untill 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] about the public consultation and submit any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms.

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Designing Buildings at 09:57, 17 December 2020

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	= The focus on SMEs =		= The focus on SMEs =

−	While suppliers of all sizes may benefit from the changes, SMEs that sometimes feel ~~the effect of~~ long, bureaucratic and costly processes should benefit in particular. One tangible example of this is providing registration information on a ‘tell us once’ basis, which will help small firms by saving them time and resources.	+	While suppliers of all sizes may benefit from the changes, SMEs that sometimes feel put off by long, bureaucratic and costly processes should benefit in particular. One tangible example of this is providing registration information on a ‘tell us once’ basis, which will help small firms by saving them time and resources.

−	Elizabeth Vega, Group Chief Executive of Informed Solutions and member of Cabinet Office’s Procurement Transformation and Advisory Panel said:	+	Elizabeth Vega, Group Chief Executive of Informed Solutions and member of Cabinet Office’s Procurement Transformation and Advisory Panel said: “I have experienced first-hand how difficult it can be for SMEs bidding for public sector contracts, whether it’s due to closed framework agreements locking them out of future opportunities, or complex procedures making it expensive to bid or difficult to offer innovative solutions. These reforms will result in more SMEs being able to access public sector contracts, and ultimately put in place a procurement framework that delivers better value for taxpayers and greater benefits for society.”
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−	“I have experienced first-hand how difficult it can be for SMEs bidding for public sector contracts, whether it’s due to closed framework agreements locking them out of future opportunities, or complex procedures making it expensive to bid or difficult to offer innovative solutions. These reforms will result in more SMEs being able to access public sector contracts, and ultimately put in place a procurement framework that delivers better value for taxpayers and greater benefits for society.”	+

	Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.		Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.

−	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which ~~will be~~ open ~~through~~ 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] about the public consultation and submit any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms~~. Responses should be sent to procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk~~.	+	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which is open untill 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] about the public consultation and submit any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms.

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Designing Buildings at 09:55, 17 December 2020

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Government has set out plans to transform public procurement by ~~providing~~ more value for money and making it easier for smaller businesses, charities and social enterprises to win government contracts.	+	The Government has set out plans to transform public procurement by delivering more value for money and making it easier for smaller businesses, charities and social enterprises to win government contracts.

	= Green Paper consultation =		= Green Paper consultation =

−	On 2 December 2020, the UK deposited its Instrument of Accession to join the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Government Procurement, defining its position as an independent member once it leaves the EU. On 15 December 2020, the Green Paper ~~entitled~~ [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/943946/Transforming_public_procurement.pdf Transforming Public Procurement] was presented to Parliament by the Cabinet Office and Lord Agnew, the Minister of State for Efficiency and Transformation. The Green Paper proposes measures that will incorporate procurement policy changes in the UK once the Brexit period concludes and the UK’s procurement standing changes.	+	On 2 December 2020, the UK deposited its Instrument of Accession to join the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Government Procurement, defining its position as an independent member once it leaves the EU. On 15 December 2020, the Green Paper [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/943946/Transforming_public_procurement.pdf Transforming Public Procurement] was presented to Parliament by the Cabinet Office and Lord Agnew, the Minister of State for Efficiency and Transformation. The Green Paper proposes measures that will incorporate procurement policy changes in the UK once the Brexit period concludes and the UK’s procurement standing changes.

−	At the core of the plan is the goal of allowing more flexibility for buyers, enabling the Government to save taxpayer funds through more strategic purchasing practices. It ~~will ideally~~ promote increased competition through simpler procurement procedures that will allow the Government to consider wider social value when selecting suppliers.	+	At the core of the plan is the goal of allowing more flexibility for buyers, enabling the Government to save taxpayer funds through more strategic purchasing practices. It is intended to promote increased competition through simpler procurement procedures that will allow the Government to consider wider social value when selecting suppliers.

−	Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew, said:	+	Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew, said: “The measures will transform the current outdated system with new rules, providing flexibility to the public sector and less burden on business. These long standing plans have been developed with international procurement specialists and will help unleash innovation across the country and provide a fairer system for small businesses.”
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−	“The measures will transform the current outdated system with new rules, providing flexibility to the public sector and less burden on business. These long standing plans have been developed with international procurement specialists and will help unleash innovation across the country and provide a fairer system for small businesses.”	+

	= Changes to trading rules =		= Changes to trading rules =
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	The Green Paper also proposes changes that will permit the public sector to buy British products and services for contracts not subject to international trade rules. This will allow competition for government contracts under £4.7million for public works and £122k for goods and services to be limited to small businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprises, or to a certain geographical area.		The Green Paper also proposes changes that will permit the public sector to buy British products and services for contracts not subject to international trade rules. This will allow competition for government contracts under £4.7million for public works and £122k for goods and services to be limited to small businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprises, or to a certain geographical area.

−	This change is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by opening up opportunities and making it easier for them to win contracts. This will~~, in turn,~~ help to drive local growth, promote innovation, support local recruitment and level up communities across the UK.	+	This change is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by opening up opportunities and making it easier for them to win contracts. This, it is suggested will help drive local growth, promote innovation, support local recruitment and level up communities across the UK.

−	~~Specific~~ changes to the rules ~~proposed~~ include:	+	Other proposed changes to the rules include:

	* Removing more than 300 regulations to create a single uniform rulebook.		* Removing more than 300 regulations to create a single uniform rulebook.
−	* Overhauling certain ~~procedures and replacing them with three simple~~ procedures.	+	* Overhauling certain procedures.
−	* Allowing buyers to include wider social benefits ~~of the supplier~~, such as economic, social and environmental factors, when assessing who to award a contract to while ~~also~~ still considering value for money.	+	* Allowing buyers to include wider social benefits, such as economic, social and environmental factors, when assessing who to award a contract to while still considering value for money.
	* Giving buyers the power to take account of a bidder’s past performance, allowing them to exclude suppliers who have failed to deliver in the past.		* Giving buyers the power to take account of a bidder’s past performance, allowing them to exclude suppliers who have failed to deliver in the past.
	* Creating a new unit to oversee public procurement with powers to improve commercial skills of public sector contractors.		* Creating a new unit to oversee public procurement with powers to improve commercial skills of public sector contractors.
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	The plans will also make procurement more transparent and effective during times of crisis where the Government needs to act quickly to ensure vital goods and services are bought.		The plans will also make procurement more transparent and effective during times of crisis where the Government needs to act quickly to ensure vital goods and services are bought.

−	Gavin Hayman, Executive Director of the Open Contracting Partnership ~~says~~:	+	Gavin Hayman, Executive Director of the Open Contracting Partnership said: “This is a unique opportunity to make sure public money is spent wisely. These proposals will digitise and transform how contracts are planned, awarded and delivered in the UK with open data and public transparency at their heart.”
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−	“This is a unique opportunity to make sure public money is spent wisely. These proposals will digitise and transform how contracts are planned, awarded and delivered in the UK with open data and public transparency at their heart.”	+

	= The focus on SMEs =		= The focus on SMEs =

Editor at 16:22, 16 December 2020

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	* Government Construction Strategy.		* Government Construction Strategy.
		+	* Green paper.
	* Managing the procurement process.		* Managing the procurement process.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.

Editor at 16:18, 16 December 2020

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	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
	* Public contract.		* Public contract.
−	* Public project definition.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.
		+	* Public project definition.
	* Public sector.		* Public sector.
	* Small and medium-sized enterprises SME.		* Small and medium-sized enterprises SME.

Editor at 16:12, 16 December 2020

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	= Changes to trading rules =		= Changes to trading rules =

−	The Green Paper also proposes changes that will permit the public sector to buy British products and services for contracts not subject to international trade rules. This will allow ~~competitions~~ for government contracts under £4.7million for public works and £122k for goods and services to be limited to small businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprises, or to a certain geographical area.	+	The Green Paper also proposes changes that will permit the public sector to buy British products and services for contracts not subject to international trade rules. This will allow competition for government contracts under £4.7million for public works and £122k for goods and services to be limited to small businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprises, or to a certain geographical area.

	This change is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by opening up opportunities and making it easier for them to win contracts. This will, in turn, help to drive local growth, promote innovation, support local recruitment and level up communities across the UK.		This change is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by opening up opportunities and making it easier for them to win contracts. This will, in turn, help to drive local growth, promote innovation, support local recruitment and level up communities across the UK.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Government Construction Strategy.
		+	* Managing the procurement process.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
		+	* Public contract.
		+	* Public project definition.
		+	* Public procurement.
		+	* Public sector.
	* Small and medium-sized enterprises SME.		* Small and medium-sized enterprises SME.
		+	* Social enterprise.
	* The SME's updated guide to Brexit.		* The SME's updated guide to Brexit.

Editor at 16:00, 16 December 2020

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	Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.		Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.

−	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which will be open through 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] in the public consultation ~~together with~~ any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms. Responses should be sent to procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.	+	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which will be open through 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] about the public consultation and submit any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms. Responses should be sent to procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

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Editor at 15:59, 16 December 2020

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	Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.		Awarding authorities will be encouraged to consider how public contracts can support social or environmental issues or promote local communities, small businesses and charities. The rules will also provide more flexibility to allow contractors to take account of wider government priorities and support work to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic.

−	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which will be open through 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] in the public consultation together with any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms. Responses should be sent to ~~[mailto:~~procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk ~~procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk]~~.	+	The Government is soliciting input during this consultation stage, which will be open through 10 March 2021. Members of the public are invited to [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/944252/Consultation_Questions.pdf respond to the questions] in the public consultation together with any evidence that could help with the development of the reforms. Responses should be sent to procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

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