In this opening episode, our specialists introduce PA23, explore what’s changed under the new legislation, outline public contract exemptions, and explains the overarching objectives and duties it establishes.
What’s in it for you:
Procurement Act 2023. Sets out primary obligations. See: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
Procurement Regulations 2024. Sets out detailed requirements. See: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/692/contents
The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024. See: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/716
Procurement Act 2023 – Guidance documents. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents
National Procurement Policy Statement. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-procurement-policy-statement.
GCF ‘Transforming Public Procurement’ page:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transforming-public-procurement
GCF PA23 e-learning Module 1 – Scope, Definitions & General Principles:
New PA23 procurement policy notes (PPN):
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/procurement-policy-notes
5 February 2026
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