Transforming Public Procurement Update – December 2023

As you may know, the long-awaited UK Procurement Act received Royal Assent in October.

The government commercial function has been engaging proactively with a wide range of interested parties to ensure we are all prepared for this significant change in procurement legislation. 

For your update, a recent release has been several useful knowledge drops that have been produced; they include short videos that take the audience through the new Act and what to expect as we look ahead to 2024. 

 

The Official Transforming Public Procurement Knowledge Drops - GOV.UK

 

We recommend you take time to view them and talk with your procurement teams when appropriate.

The knowledge drop series is designed to provide an overview of the Procurement Act 2023 and is aimed at organisational leaders in contracting authorities and those who may oversee functions that include or liaise directly with commercial and procurement teams.

By the end of the knowledge drop series, you will have a greater awareness and understanding of:

·        The key changes between the previous regulations and the Procurement Act

·        The benefits that the Procurement Act will offer

·        How requirements of the Procurement Act extend beyond procurement and commercial teams and the need to work collaboratively across your organisation.

·        What actions you will need to take and consider to implement the Procurement Act, and

·        What further resources and training are available to support your organisation to drive cultural and behavioural change to exploit the flexibilities of the Procurement Act

 

NEUPC look forward to networking with our national UKUPC colleagues in 2024 to continue to share timely updates and support members as the Procurement Act goes live towards autumn 2024.