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Public Procurement Report The latest National Audit Office (NAO) report provides detailed recommendations for UK Government departments’ to maximise the benefits of effective competition when they run public procurement processes. The expected level of single bidders within UK government’s major markets was not assessed.
Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.”
This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. One of the most pressing issues is the over-reliance on frameworkagreements by central government departments.
Transitional and Saving Arrangements - This sets out the transitional arrangements for existing procurements, frameworkagreements 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.
Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly.
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