This episode explores how concession contracts have changed under PA23 compared with CCR 2016, what qualifies as a concession contract, the key exemptions and flexibilities, and the impact of the 2025 consequential amendments.
What’s in it for you:
GCF ‘Transforming Public Procurement’ page:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transforming-public-procurement
Cabinet Office Guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents
GCF PA23 learning module relevant to this episode:
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