The new Procurement Act has reviewed and refreshed all areas of the procurement lifecycle, impacting suppliers within the justice and public safety markets. The Act leads to more transparency, simplified processes, increased access for SMEs, a stronger focus on social value, sustainability, ethical sourcing standards, and improvements in contract management.

Tech UK’s Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Procurement Sub-group has provided valuable tips to help JES suppliers navigate the new Procurement Act.

If you are a supplier or a buyer and want to understand what the Act means and the key changes you may need to make under the new legislation, this guide is for you.

We hear from both Adrian Leer , from the JES and MD of Triad and his fellow committee member Allan Fairley.

Takeaways

• The Procurement Act 2023 aims to create a more equitable procurement environment.
• Transparency in procurement processes is a key focus of the Act.
• The Act simplifies procurement procedures from six to two main types.
• Encouragement of SMEs is expected to diversify the supplier landscape.
• Proof of concepts will be integrated into the procurement process.
• The Act emphasizes social value in procurement activities.
• Suppliers must comply with sustainability and ethical sourcing standards.
• The guide to the Procurement Act is designed for both buyers and sellers.
• Future efforts will focus on understanding social value in procurement.
• The procurement subgroup is looking to address challenges faced by SMEs.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023
04:03 – Key Changes in Procurement Processes
07:55 – Impact on SMEs and Innovation
10:11 – Future Directions and Social Value in Procurement

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