Procurement Act 2023

The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) introduces significant changes in public sector procurement.

Procurement Act 2023 (PA23): Key insights for suppliers

The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) aims to boost transparency, efficiency, and social value.

Lewisham Council is actively implementing these changes to better serve suppliers and the community.

Below is an overview of these updates, along with resources to support your understanding.

For guidance:- The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for suppliers (HTML) - GOV.UK

Key updates

Current procurement regulations will be replaced on 24 February 2025 by the new rules outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. These updated regulations aim to streamline public sector procurement for goods, services, and works.

More insights into how this benefits suppliers looking to work with the public sector are available online.

You can read about the Act's benefits for prospective suppliers to the public sector.

Provider Selection Regime

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) came into force on 1 January 2024. The London Borough of Lewisham applies the PSR when procuring healthcare services.

For guidance:- NHS England - The Provider Selection Regime: statutory guidance

Learn more

The Cabinet Office has developed various resources, including short guides, videos and animations to explain the act, focusing on suppliers, SMEs, and VCSEs. A series of knowledge drops offers a high-level overview of key regulatory changes, covering:

the new central digital platform
early market engagement
prompt supplier payment
changes in procurement procedures

For regular updates and a summary of these changes, visit the transforming public procurement webpage on GOV.UK.

Published on: 14/11/2024