Procurement Act info for Suppliers
Making it easier to bid and work in partnership with the public sector
Public procurement is changing. 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
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Links
Dedicated supplier information page
Information leaflet for suppliers:
Knowledge drops:
Factsheet on Central Digital Platform
Transforming Public Procurement landing page
Webinar for suppliers and other external organisations
To support readiness for the new regime for suppliers and other external organisations, The Cabinet Office ran two webinars in January. These sessions focussed primarily on what the key changes are, how the central digital platform will work (featuring a live demonstration of the new platform), and was an opportunity to ask questions on preparations for go-live.