The much-awaited Procurement Act 2023 came into effect on the 24th Feb 2025. The Act is designed to improve transparency, simplify procurement procedures, and create a more competitive and accessible marketplace.
What you need to know:
The Act introduces new procurement procedures, including a greater focus on value for money and social value.
There are updated transparency requirements, meaning more accessible procurement opportunities.
Introduces the Central Digital Platform as a single platform for suppliers to register and gain visibility of opportunities for work with Public Sector.
To take full advantage of new opportunities and be able to bid for future work, we encourage you to:
Register on the new procurement Central Digital Platform, as soon as possible.
Review the latest guidance and updates: UK Government Procurement Act 2023
We strongly advise all suppliers to familiarise themselves with the changes as they may affect your future bids and contracts when working with Public Sector.
Further support guidance is available via:
Government Commercial Function website for suppliers with support videos: Information and guidance for suppliers - GOV.UK
Recording of a webinar for suppliers, to introduce the changes and Central Digital Platform: Government Commercial Function YouTube channel.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using supplychain@ukaea.uk
Procurement Act 2023 Update
The much-awaited Procurement Act 2023 came into effect on the 24th Feb 2025. The Act is designed to improve transparency, simplify procurement procedures, and create a more competitive and accessible marketplace.
What you need to know:
The Act introduces new procurement procedures, including a greater focus on value for money and social value.
There are updated transparency requirements, meaning more accessible procurement opportunities.
Introduces the Central Digital Platform as a single platform for suppliers to register and gain visibility of opportunities for work with Public Sector.
To take full advantage of new opportunities and be able to bid for future work, we encourage you to:
Register on the new procurement Central Digital Platform, as soon as possible.
Review the latest guidance and updates: UK Government Procurement Act 2023
We strongly advise all suppliers to familiarise themselves with the changes as they may affect your future bids and contracts when working with Public Sector.
Further support guidance is available via:
Government Commercial Function website for suppliers with support videos: Information and guidance for suppliers - GOV.UK
Recording of a webinar for suppliers, to introduce the changes and Central Digital Platform: Government Commercial Function YouTube channel.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using supplychain@ukaea.uk