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Does the new Procurement Act affect your business? Click on the link below for some interesting reading about it!

Join us for an upcoming professional talk by Rodgers Mutungi on government procurement. During this session, we shall explore the Electronic Government Procurement System (EGP) and solutions for public sector outsourcing. Whether you are new to procurement or an industry expert, join us and acquire invaluable insights from the professional in the field.

A familiar rule will be changing on October 28th, 2024, under the new Procurement Act. The of the SQ requirement will go, and will be replaced by "conditions of participation", probably CoP. Additionally, there will be changes to the rules regarding the exclusion of providers, some of which will be applied retrospectively. It is crucial to gain an understanding of your potential eligibility as a provider that is likely to be accepted by a buyer as soon as possible. We have also provided short summaries of seven government guidance documents in our newsletter this week. Stay informed and prepared for these upcoming changes in the procurement regulations.

📖 Are you familiar with public procurement terms? 📖 Here's a quick look at some of the most common terms. We start with the letter A. To continue learning, you can visit our full glossary here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePffgFmZ #TSG #tenderservicegroup #terms #glosarry #procurement

It is our responsibility as procurement officials, especially in the public sector to ensure that procurement processes are fair and transparent, and as we empower SMEs also look at value for money as an equal important objective of Public Procurement. #procurement #cips #transparency #fairness

🚨 New powers for contracting authorities to exclude and debar suppliers are coming soon. Make sure you’re prepared for the upcoming changes by checking out Tussell’s latest Procurement Act explainer: What is supplier exclusion and debarment? Uncover: ✅ How you can avoid being excluded from the procurement process under the new regime ✅ What the new rules are and how they will be enforced ✅ How you can start preparing straight away Read the full article today (link in comments) 👇 #ProcurementAct #procurement

2024 is set to be a year of change for public sector procurement teams, presenting both challenges and opportunities, as highlighted by Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams in our latest CPO Report. New legislation such as the Procurement Act and increasing regulation around sustainable procurement will transform how taxpayer money is spent. Gareth emphasizes the need for procurement teams to quickly get to grips with regulatory changes and remain focused on cost to ensure the best value for public money. Read more in our 2024 CPO Report: https://bit.ly/48RB2cD

The Procurement Act 2023 is set to transform the procurement procedures for public sector bodies in the UK by: ✔ Enhancing transparency in procurement processes, requiring greater disclosure of information about procurement opportunities ✔ Improving efficiency by introducing new measures such as electronic procurement platforms ✔ Promoting fairness to ensure all suppliers have equal access to government contracts Our latest article provides an in-depth overview of the new Procurement Act, including when it will be implemented, key provisions and how public sector organisations can prepare 📒 Read more ➡ http://maza.rs/6049YVgqt #Procurement #Insights #PublicSector

Always a challenge when procurement rules change so this is useful for anyone in the public sector with procurement responsibilities.