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Six months in, six key differences: How the Procurement Act measures up to the Green Paper

Six months in, six key differences: How the Procurement Act measures up to the Green Paper

Nicola Cullen considers how the Procurement Act 2023 compared to the original Green Paper and assesses the impact so far of the legislation.

October 10, 2025

Six months in, six key differences: How the Procurement Act measures up to the Green Paper

News

Post-award contract management leaves much to be desired at many authorities, research finds

September 05, 2025

City council ordered to pay £100k costs in early stages of procurement dispute about e-bike concession contract

August 01, 2025

Many local authority staff unaware of ‘first responder’ responsibilities in tackling modern slavery, report warns

Jul 28, 2025

Council removes firm from blacklist of building products suppliers after judicial review challenge

Jul 23, 2025

Government pauses debarment investigations into firms named in Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Jul 15, 2025

Judge allows employee of unsuccessful bidder to be part of confidentiality ring in legal challenge over award of e-bike concession contract

Jul 08, 2025

Cabinet office launches 10-week Procurement Reform Consultation

Jun 27, 2025

Mayor of London cleared of breach of code of conduct over Taylor Swift concert tickets

Jun 20, 2025

Public bodies urged not to leave consideration of form of contract to last minute as Government unveils £9bn investment to tackle infrastructure backlogs

Jun 20, 2025

Auditors find failure to follow procurement rules but no evidence of criminal activity in appointment by council of contractor for diversity programme

Jun 05, 2025

High Court gives green light to fire solutions manufacturer for legal challenge to council ban on use of its products

May 19, 2025

TLT advises city council on procurement of joint delivery partner for major regeneration project

May 15, 2025

Plan to spend £1m on grounds maintenance rescinded after “unsafe” decision-making process

Apr 29, 2025

Ashfords bolsters procurement team with partner hire

Apr 29, 2025

HMRC to crack down on “tax avoidance” by residential care providers through use of VAT grouping structures

Apr 28, 2025

Transport for London excludes firm from tender over change to diversity commitments

Apr 24, 2025

High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over £46m care and support services contract, refuses expedited trial

Apr 03, 2025

Spending watchdog issues lessons learned report for public bodies considering how to finance new public infrastructure

Mar 25, 2025

Insulation company banned by Royal borough from projects after being named in Grenfell Tower Inquiry seeks judicial review

Feb 25, 2025

Hugh James expands commercial team with partner hire

Feb 17, 2025

Missed red flags led to council overspend running into millions of pounds, independent investigators find

Jan 24, 2025

Anthony Collins bolsters procurement team with legal director hire

Jan 24, 2025

Integrated Care Board secures lifting of automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of urgent treatment centre

Jan 23, 2025

Procurement rules see city council reconsider approach to buying energy from community groups

Jan 09, 2025

Capsticks hires public procurement disputes specialist as partner in Leeds office

Jan 06, 2025

Competition watchdog launches investigation into possible bid-rigging over school improvement contracts

Dec 12, 2024

Judge says serious issue to be tried in procurement case against social landlord but lifts automatic suspension

Dec 05, 2024

Competition watchdog writes open letter to councils on street furniture contracts and exclusivity clauses

Dec 03, 2024

Government launches subsidy control consultation on increasing thresholds, introducing new streamlined routes

Nov 27, 2024

Public bodies procuring for NHS to be required to work with suppliers to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery

Nov 21, 2024

NHS trust withdraws award of £65m contract after threat of procurement challenge

Nov 21, 2024

Thinktank calls for taskforce to tackle “significant” challenges facing public sector AI procurement

Nov 15, 2024

Bird & Bird hires procurement specialist as partner in London

Nov 12, 2024

Local authorities being left without adequate support to procure AI in public interest, research finds

Oct 03, 2024

Government delays Procurement Act commencement date by four months

Sep 12, 2024

Warnings issued over “adversarial approach to contract management” ahead of PFI expiry

Sep 12, 2024

Firms condemned in Grenfell report to be excluded from public contracts, Starmer says

Sep 06, 2024

Bromley road sweeper told by employer he cannot accept donations from fundraiser due to contractual obligations with council

Aug 15, 2024

Council failed to comply with procurement law, external auditors say

Jul 29, 2024

Browne Jacobson bolsters procurement team with partner appointment

Jul 16, 2024

High Court issues disclosure ruling in £100m dispute over alleged wrongful termination of contract for supply of Covid-19 lateral flow test kits

Jul 11, 2024

Competition Appeals Tribunal allows truck manufacturers to put forward mitigation defences in claim brought by 138 local authorities over cartel

Jul 11, 2024

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Features

Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update

Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update

October 02, 2025

This webinar will cover the key features of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implementing secondary legislation.

Payment requirements under the Procurement Act 2023

Payment requirements under the Procurement Act 2023

September 26, 2025

Tim Care evaluates the payment obligations for contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 2023 including the requirement to publish a Payment Compliance Notice as well as the regulations surrounding electronic invoicing and payment.

Below-threshold contracts

Below-threshold contracts

September 18, 2025

Tim Care examines the Procurement Act 2023's regime for below-threshold contracts and highlights key practical considerations for contracting authorities.

Navigating the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025

Navigating the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025

August 18, 2025

Nicola Cullen explores the implementation and implications of the Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025, offering insights into its scope, processes, and practical considerations for contracting authorities.

REMA Update: New direction for electricity market reform

REMA Update: New direction for electricity market reform

Aug 12, 2025

In ‘n’ Out – insourcing vs outsourcing

In ‘n’ Out – insourcing vs outsourcing

Aug 08, 2025

The CAT’s approach to Subsidy Decision Reviews: Fast, cheap and simple?

The CAT’s approach to Subsidy Decision Reviews: Fast, cheap and simple?

Jul 16, 2025

Millbrook Healthcare Limited v Devon County Council – Its impact on local government procurement

Millbrook Healthcare Limited v Devon County Council – Its impact on local government procurement

Jul 16, 2025

Airport Subsidy Challenged in the CAT

Airport Subsidy Challenged in the CAT

Jul 09, 2025

IPA guidance 2025: Managing PFI distress and preparing for expiry

Jul 03, 2025

Automatic suspensions and the public interest

Jul 03, 2025

Local government reorganisation: the impact on procurement and contracts

Jun 25, 2025

Modifying subsidies: What is permitted and what is not?

Jun 24, 2025

The Procurement Act 2023 and new homes

Jun 20, 2025

Navigating automatic suspensions

Jun 06, 2025

Catch me if you can: Local government blazes a trail in increased SME spending

May 21, 2025

Changing Course: Navigating Variations Under JCT and NEC Contracts

May 21, 2025

Contracting authorities and pipeline notices

May 02, 2025

Lifting the automatic suspension: the need for evidence

Apr 11, 2025

Thinking ahead

Apr 04, 2025

Procurement Act 2023: the new Debarment Regime

Mar 28, 2025

Seeking clarification of tenders

Mar 07, 2025

Amending JCT Design & Build Contract – lessons learnt from recent case law.

Mar 03, 2025

Impending Procurement Act: What you need to know

Feb 21, 2025

Webinars

Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update

This webinar will cover the key features of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implementing secondary legislation.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures

Webinar: Varying a public contract

More features

AI and procurement

Anja Beriro looks at the potential use of artificial intelligence in public sector procurements.

Recognising the challenge of IT procurements

Charlotte Smith explores a recent report from a spending watchdog on the issues faced when procuring technology suppliers and how the government is tackling them.

Abandoning a Procurement – Is it time to jump ship?

Sally Stock, Beth Edwards and Shyann Sheehy discuss the process of abandoning a procurement process, as well as highlighting restrictions on when it can be done.

The Subsidy Advice Unit: Making a Referral

Beatrice Wood talks through the process of making a referral to the Subsidy Advice Unit.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act

Dec 12, 2024

Defects under NEC4 Contracts – summary of key terminology and mechanisms

Dec 11, 2024

Why should you sweat the (seemingly) small stuff?

Dec 06, 2024

Procurement Act government guidance – Perhaps 'not a reliable method of interpretation of the law'?

Nov 08, 2024

Contract management and performance

Nov 01, 2024

What are the NEC payment mechanisms?

Oct 24, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 and development agreements

Oct 17, 2024

The National Procurement Policy Statement – an opportunity for mission driven procurement?

Oct 17, 2024

Procurement Act 2023: Are you ready?

Oct 04, 2024

Modification of contracts existing before the go-live date of the Procurement Act 2023

Oct 04, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies

Oct 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification

Oct 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment

Oct 01, 2024

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures

Oct 01, 2024

Dynamic purchasing systems and below threshold contracts

Sep 27, 2024

Procurement Act 2023: Light Touch Regime

Sep 20, 2024

Procurement Act 2023: What does the delay mean for you?

Sep 17, 2024

Procurement Act guidance on frameworks is out – Buyers beware!

Aug 16, 2024

Local authority owned companies and the Teckal exemption

Aug 13, 2024

Challenges to exclusion

Jul 26, 2024

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