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Lifting the automatic suspension – first decision under the Procurement Act 2023 reflects shift in approach
The High Court has recently handed down judgment on the first application to lift the automatic suspension imposed under s.101 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) in ParkingEye Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Crackdown on modern slavery risks in NHS procurement
Public Bodies and relevant authorities across England will soon face new legal duties aimed at eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking risks from NHS supply chains.
New Procurement Act Obligations for 2026: Are You Compliant?
The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2025 has been in force since the 1 January 2026 and bring into force the remaining publications obligations under the Procurement Act 2023 (relating to the payments compliance notice, significant payment notice and contract performance notice). Where and when publication of each notice becomes obligatory is as follows:
The Procurement Act 2023 webinar
If you missed our live sessions on the Procurement Act 2023 and what it will mean for organisations after it comes into force on Monday, 24 February, there's still time to catch up on the insightful discussions and analysis from our specialist procurement team
Amendments already made to the Procurement Act 2023 & Procurement Regulations 2024
With the go-live date of the Procurement Act 2023 fast approaching (24/2/2025), it is important to note that there have already been some updates to the legislation; The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 amend both the Act and the Procurement Regulations 2024.
Key changes within the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to Light Touch Contracts
Discover key changes for Light Touch Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, effective from 24 February 2025.
Updated thresholds for public procurements to be applied from 1 January 2024
The financial thresholds for the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will change from 1 January 2024.
The Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 now in force
These Regulations make amendments to United Kingdom Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the “PCR”) and other procurement regulations for the purpose of implementing two free trade agreements entered into by the United Kingdom (“the FTAs”), one with Australia and the other with New Zealand. The changes are made under The Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.
Not an April Fools – procurement law changes: reminder!
April 1 - the procurement law changes that have come in to effect.
The Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022 – now in force
Amendments have been made to Chapter 8 (the rules applicable to below threshold value contracts) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 now in force
With all of the publicity about the Procurement Bill, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are being up-dated.
Procurement law and the Provider Selection Regime – when will the changes happen?
There is a lot of change on its way to procurement law. The way healthcare services are commissioned is also going to change. For the NHS, ICBs will go live on 1 July 2022.
The new Procurement Bill – MEAT to MAT
The new Procurement Bill - MEAT to MAT. Significant change, or a question of semantics?
PPN 01/22 Published: Contracts with suppliers from Russia and Belarus
PPN 01/22 was published on 28 March 2022 to provide guidance as to how contracting authorities can further cut ties with companies backed by the states of Russia and Belarus.