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Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

VWV

Transitional and Saving Arrangements - This sets out the transitional arrangements for existing procurements, framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems, which will generally continue under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and guidance for deciding when the Act applies to new procurements. The guidance note also covers notices.

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Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date and update

VWV

One of the biggest changes to the transparency provisions, following consultation, is that the requirement to identify unsuccessful bidders in the Contract Award Notice will now only apply where the value of the contract is over £5 million.

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Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date and update

VWV

One of the biggest changes to the transparency provisions, following consultation, is that the requirement to identify unsuccessful bidders in the Contract Award Notice will now only apply where the value of the contract is over £5 million.

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Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date and update

VWV

One of the biggest changes to the transparency provisions, following consultation, is that the requirement to identify unsuccessful bidders in the Contract Award Notice will now only apply where the value of the contract is over £5 million.

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Avoiding Conflicts in Bid Documents

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Most public agencies have developed standard language for public works construction bid documents that includes Instructions to Bidders, the Contract, and General Conditions, often referred to as "front end documents." On a case-by-case basis, I will only be accepting limited consulting and training opportunities after March 5, 2015.

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Is It a Bid or An RFP?

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

In other words, the bidder with the lowest price, who has submitted a responsive bid (on time, signed, bid on all items, bid guaranty included if required, etc.) On a case-by-case basis, I will only be accepting limited consulting and training opportunities after March 5, 2015. Mike Purdy's Public Contracting Blog © 2015 by Michael E.

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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

Aggrieved bidders also had a right of appeal through administrative reviews mechanisms, something that was previously lacking. The legal framework as well as the creation of procurement oversight agencies led to more accountability, with a clear set of rules as well as checks and balances.