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Resources for individuals and organisations to download to support buying toys safely this Christmas.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing Christmas bonuses.
As an employer providing Christmas bonuses to your employees, you have…
You may have to report any Christmas bonuses to HM Revenue and Customs…
The amount you need to report depends on the type of bonus you provide.…
The following guides contain more detailed information: Christmas presents…
Check the tariff classification for decorative articles for Christmas trees.
How we work with buyers and suppliers to improve the way technology is bought across government and the public sector.
Cabinet Office Minister Alex Burghart's speech at Procurex National 2024, a leading public sector procurement event, on the benefits of the Procurement Act
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
Check the tariff classification for lighting strings or light chains used for Christmas trees.
How public procurement will change to improve the way supplies, services and works are procured for the public sector.
How all state-funded schools in England can get impartial help and advice from Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists.
Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
The Ministry of Defence's approach to procurement, and where to find defence opportunities.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
Information for public authorities, businesses and other organisations on public procurement policy.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
This page provides support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on bidding for government contracts.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Information on measures introduced by the government to tackle late and unfair payment practices in both public and private sectors.
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