Public sector and government buying
Procurement Act 2023
The law governing how public bodies in the UK (excluding Scotland for devolved bodies) buy goods and services, which replaced the old EU-derived rules in 2025. Contracts are now awarded on the "most advantageous tender".
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
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Under the Procurement Act, every notice goes on the central platform.
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