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Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist

This page outlines steps contracting authorities can take to help prepare for the forthcoming changes to the procurement regulations.

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Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist

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The Procurement Bill will introduce the most significant changes to the way public sector organisations buy goods and services for a generation. Contracting authorities can start planning now to ensure they are ready to take advantage of the new regime. This short checklist provides initial actions in four key areas - policies and processes, systems, people, and transition - where early consideration will help contracting authorities with their preparation.

Published 21 October 2022
Last updated 13 November 2023 + show all updates
  1. Replaced the Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist document with an updated version.

  2. PDF and HTML updated to reflect expected date that Bill changes will come into effect. Changed from "2023" to "early 2024 at the earliest".

  3. First published.