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New framework for public procurement

  • Writer: Procter Street team
    Procter Street team
  • 6 hours ago
  • 2 min read
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Effective from 24 February 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 introduced a modern, streamlined framework for public procurement across the UK.

 

Procurement Specific Questionnaire

PPQ became PSQ and information is linked to the Central Digital Platform. It is mandatory to be registered on the CDP to tender in the public sector.

 

What has changed?

A single, flexible procurement process

Gone are the multiple complex procedures. The Act introduced one unified process adaptable for all contract types, including defence and utilities.

 

SME-friendly measures

  • Simplified bidding and negotiation

  • 30-day payment terms across more contracts

  • Clear feedback from public bodies

  • Fewer bureaucratic hurdles


Transparency and oversight

  • Mandatory publication of notices (eg contract performance, termination).

  • A new debarment list for unethical suppliers

  • Oversight by the Procurement Review Unit (PRU)


Strategic alignment

Public buyers must consider the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which promotes:

  • SME support

  • Innovation

  • Social value

  • Economic growth



How Procter Street is supporting contractors and local authorities

 

As a multidisciplinary construction consultancyProcter Street offers expert support to navigate the new procurement landscape:


  • Tender sourcing and bid writing: we will help you to identify and secure opportunities aligned with the new Act’s procedures


  • Procurement strategy and advisory: we offer tailored guidance on competitive flexible procedures, open frameworks, and compliance with relevant accreditations


  • Project management and delivery: from mobilisation to performance tracking, ensuring contracts meet new transparency and KPI requirements


  • SME enablement: we help smaller businesses access public contracts through simplified qualification and bid support


  • Opportunity Finder: our service delivers individually selected, curated tender alerts and bid details directly to your inbox


  • Procurement: we provide procurement advisory services for both the private and public sector


Talk to us for further guidance and support.

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