Procurement Act info for Suppliers
Making it easier to bid and work in partnership with the public sector
Public procurement is changing next year. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies including Connexus buy goods and services will change.
The Procurement Act 2023 will improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups and social enterprises
Benefits
Key benefits for suppliers include :
- Greater standardisation and streamlining of procurement processes
- A tell us once approach for key Supplier information via the Central Digital Platform
- Better oversight of procurement decisions providing greater transparency
- Strengthening payment terms.
What can suppliers do now to prepare
Please sign up for regular updates using this form here and follow the links below for more information.
Links
Dedicated supplier information page
Information leaflet for suppliers:
Knowledge drops:
Factsheet on Central Digital Platform
Transforming Public Procurement landing page
Webinars for suppliers and other external organisations
Save the dates: Thursday, 23 January (10.30-11.30) and Friday, 24 January 2025 (11.00-12.00).
To support readiness for the new regime for suppliers and other external organisations, The Cabinet Office are running two webinars in January. These sessions will focus primarily on what the key changes are, how the central digital platform will work (featuring a live demonstration of the new platform), and will be an opportunity to ask questions on your own preparations for go-live. They will record the sessions and make a recording available via their webpages on GOV.UK for those unable to attend.
You can book your place using the links below:
Watch this space- further information and guidance to be published soon