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Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
This collection brings together all procurement policy notes, providing guidance on best practice for public sector procurement.
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) [and guidance / documents] is now out of date
This note sets out government policy to ensure suppliers' past performance is taken into account.
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) sets out how payment approaches can be taken into account in the procurement of major Government contracts.
These documents cover all aspects of the Procurement Act 2023 and are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding.
This procurement policy note set out the options that may be considered by Contracting Authorities when procuring contracts for goods, services and works with a value below the applicable thresholds.
Sets out information and guidance for contracting authorities on the National Procurement Policy Statement.
This Procurement Policy Note (PPN) and guidance documents are now out of date and have been replaced by PPN 10/23.
Information on measures introduced by the government to tackle late and unfair payment practices in both public and private sectors.
This note explains how government buyers should adopt a balanced scorecard approach for certain types of procurements.
New reforms will make public contracts more accessible to businesses, and in particular to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the updated Sourcing Playbook, the new Consultancy Playbook, and associated guidance notes.
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the Construction Playbook.
This public procurement plan aims to help government procurers to take a more consistent approach to buying food and catering services.
Reminds contracting authorities of the options available to them when undertaking procurements in an emergency.
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