Guidance

Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist

This page outlines steps contracting authorities can take to help prepare for the forthcoming changes to the procurement regulations.

• From: Government Commercial Function
• Published: 21 October 2022
• Last updated: 13 November 2023
  Show all updates

  1. 13 November 2023

     Replaced the Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist document with an updated version.

  2. 28 February 2023

     PDF and HTML updated to reflect expected date that Bill changes will come into effect. Changed from "2023" to "early 2024 at the earliest".

  3. 21 October 2022

     First published.

Documents

Transforming Public Procurement - planning and preparation checklist

PDF, 139 KB, 1 page

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email publiccorrespondence@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Transforming Public Procurement – planning and preparation checklist

HTML

Details

The Procurement Bill will introduce the most significant changes to the way public sector organisations buy goods and services for a generation. Contracting authorities can start planning now to ensure they are ready to take advantage of the new regime. This short checklist provides initial actions in four key areas - policies and processes, systems, people, and transition - where early consideration will help contracting authorities with their preparation.