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Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

VWV

For example, payment compliance notices will come into force on the go-live date whereas pipeline notices will not need to be published until April 2025. Direct Award - Whilst there are some new grounds for direct awards, the main changes relate to the process. The guidance note also covers notices.

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How Lithuania fast-tracked green procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

Affecting around 4000 public buyers, the decree defines procurement as ‘green’ if it uses green criteria, recognized certificates, ecolabels or environmental management systems for no less than 50% of total procurement value.