Supply the Public Sector
The rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services is changing. To bid for business with the public sector, you need to be registered with the Central Digital Platform (CDP). If you haven’t yet registered, please register by the end of March.
From the 1 April the CDP supplier identifier will be required for the award of notifiable below threshold contracts.
- Short guide for suppliers on how to register on the CDP, to support the implementation of the supplier identifier requirement for the award of notifiable, below-threshold contracts. The guide outlines the simple steps that a supplier needs to take in order to create their PPON/ identifier.
- A factsheet explaining how the Central Digital Platform will work
- How to use the Central Digital Platform – for buyers and suppliers
If you are a supplier, there is dedicated Central Digital Platform guidance for suppliers, which includes webinars, guides, and videos that will help you prepare for doing business under the new regime.
The government have also published The Procurement Act 2023 – a short guide for suppliers, further information is available on the following website – Information and guidance for suppliers – GOV.UK.