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Guidance on using Horizontal Exemptions to Engage GAD Services

A document on practical guidance for UK authorities on the horizontal arrangements exemption under the Procurement Act 2023.

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This note provides practical guidance for UK public authorities on the horizontal arrangements exemption (Horizontal Exemption) under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) to contract directly with the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD), without running a competitive procurement.

It is aimed at commercial and finance teams considering whether a proposed arrangement with GAD can be treated as exempt from the main procurement rules. This summary contains general comments only and is not intended to be legal advice, therefore specific legal advice should be taken before reliance is placed upon it in any particular circumstances.

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Published 27 August 2026

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