Procurement Act 2023 Goes Live
The government is transforming procurement for the public sector via the Procurement Act 2023 (which comes into effect on 24 February 2025). The changes will help to make better use of public resources to deliver better public services and grow the economy. One of the key changes is the introduction of the Central Digital Platform.
Registration Now Open – Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?
To bid for business with the public sector after the new legislation goes live you will need to be registered with the Central Digital Platform. Buyers and Suppliers: How to use the Central Digital Platform, the enhanced Find a Tender service (HTML) – GOV.UK
If you are a supplier, there are dedicated guidance webinars, guides and videos to help you prepare and to support you as you begin to do business under the new regime. Information and guidance for suppliers – GOV.UK
Procurement Act 2023 Guidance
- Short guide for suppliers (PDF, 360KB) on the main elements of the Procurement Act 2023
- Factsheet explaining how the Central Digital Platform (PDF, 4.8MB) will work
- Dedicated Supplier Knowledge Drops videos giving you an overview of the key changes with versions for SMEs and VCSEs
National Procurement Policy Statement
A new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) was laid in Parliament on 13 February 2025. It will come into force alongside the new Procurement Act. Thousands of small businesses to benefit from new government buying rules, boosting local jobs, growth and innovation – GOV.UK