Frequently asked questions
Who is this tool designed to help and what does it do?
This tool is designed to help both public bodies and their suppliers to understand the new rules and the various steps required to run a compliant procurement under the Procurement Act 2023.
This tool is designed to help you navigate the changes under the Procurement Act 2023 by setting out the key information and legislation for each step.
Can the information in this tool be relied upon as legal advice?
Our team have designed this tool to provide a useful resource, distilling down the key information and including useful links to the relevant legislation to save you time. The tool and its content do not constitute legal advice. Please contact our team if you would like to discuss anything further.
The Procurement Act 2023 is expected to come into force on 1 October 2024 and that procurements commenced prior to this date will be subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which will continue to apply throughout the entire life of such contracts.
What is the Competitive Flexible Procedure?
The competitive flexible procedure replaces most of the procurement procedures that currently exist under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, other than the open procedure. It provides greater flexibility for contracting authorities to design how individual procurements will operate in practice.
What does this tool not cover?
This tool focuses solely on the Competitive Flexible Procedure. It does not, for example, cover the special regime or concession contracts.
What should I do if I require further detail or advice?
Please contact one of the DLA Piper specialists found here.
