{"id":2873,"date":"2025-03-17T13:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2873"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:45:35","slug":"gate-2-the-procurement-act-2023","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-2-the-procurement-act-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"article-hero alignfull\">\n  <div class=\"article-hero__container\">\n\n    <div class=\"article-hero__inner\">\n\n      <div class=\"column left\">\n        <div class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n          <!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.4.1 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to IPEC.\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">IPEC<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"content\">\n                    <h1>GATE 2: THE PROCUREMENT ACT 2023<\/h1>\n        \n                    <p>Raising awareness about the upcoming changes with the new reform.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"right\">\n        <div class=\"article-hero__author\">\n          <div class=\"article-hero__author-info\">\n                                                              <\/div>\n          <div class=\"article-hero__author-share\">\n            <p>SHARE:<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=\" target=\"_blank\">\n              <!-- LinkedIn share icon SVG here -->\n                                          <svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                              <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_3432_13094)\">\n                              <path d=\"M22.2234 0.193359H1.77187C0.792187 0.193359 0 0.966797 0 1.92305V22.459C0 23.4152 0.792187 24.1934 1.77187 24.1934H22.2234C23.2031 24.1934 24 23.4152 24 22.4637V1.92305C24 0.966797 23.2031 0.193359 22.2234 0.193359ZM7.12031 20.6449H3.55781V9.18867H7.12031V20.6449ZM5.33906 7.62773C4.19531 7.62773 3.27188 6.7043 3.27188 5.56523C3.27188 4.42617 4.19531 3.50273 5.33906 3.50273C6.47813 3.50273 7.40156 4.42617 7.40156 5.56523C7.40156 6.69961 6.47813 7.62773 5.33906 7.62773ZM20.4516 20.6449H16.8937V15.0762C16.8937 13.7496 16.8703 12.0387 15.0422 12.0387C13.1906 12.0387 12.9094 13.4871 12.9094 14.9824V20.6449H9.35625V9.18867H12.7687V10.7543H12.8156C13.2891 9.8543 14.4516 8.90273 16.1813 8.90273C19.7859 8.90273 20.4516 11.2746 20.4516 14.359V20.6449Z\" fill=\"#2E2D2B\"\/>\n                              <\/g>\n                              <defs>\n                              <clipPath id=\"clip0_3432_13094\">\n                              <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.193359)\"\/>\n                              <\/clipPath>\n                              <\/defs>\n                              <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"article-hero__image\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6.png\" alt=\"GATE 2: THE PROCUREMENT ACT 2023\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2873_ae43da-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2873_ae43da-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_ae43da-a1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:7rem;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(65% - 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It covers the entire procurement and contract lifecycle, including preliminary market engagement, competitive tendering, direct awards and contract management.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section offers knowledge and guidance for public-sector professionals on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><a href=\"#emporweringinnovation\">Empowering Innovation \u2013 a summary of the impact on innovation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ImpactPA23\">Overall Impact&nbsp;of PA23<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#whathaschanged\">What has actually changed?&nbsp;&#8211; the detail of the significant changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#whatsame\">What stays the same?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#whatdoesntexist\">What no longer exists?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2873_f93651-8f alignnone has-cpc-warm-grey-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_113059-5f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_113059-5f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_113059-5f\" id=\"emporweringinnovation\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bold\">Empowering Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new act regulations are significantly influenced by the objective to empower innovation. They encourage public bodies to actively seek out and procure more innovative solutions to meet their requirements. By providing greater flexibility in the procurement process, procurers can facilitate a better fit for more innovative and advanced solutions, so driving up supplier diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The key aspects of the act that drive innovation are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-style-2\">\n<li>The changes actively encourage SMEs to apply for public contracts by offering a simplified more transparent process and promoting prompt payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The new regulations should result in an increase supplier engagement. With a strong focus on enabling SMEs, this tool should increase awareness of public procurement and motivate more innovative solutions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamlined and simplified procedures making it easier for more to participate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is more flexibility and creativity to design\/tailor a procedure to suit the product or service being procured and its market. The new route to market encourages more negotiation and dialogue with suppliers, which this also suits more innovative and tailored solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awarding based on &#8220;Most Advantageous Tender&#8221; promotes a wider range of factors, making price a lower priority. National priorities must be considered with the emphasis on social value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2873_22a586-4a alignnone has-cpc-warm-grey-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_20fd7a-31\" id=\"ImpactPA23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bold\">Overall impact of PA23<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-style-2\">\n<li><strong>Differentiation and modernisation<\/strong><br>The regime moves away from the EU directives and offers a more modernised approach that encourages authorities to be more efficient and innovative while maintaining transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplicity and Transparency<\/strong><br>There has always been a clear focus on transparency and openness of public spend. The new act seeks to remove bureaucratic barriers and offers a simpler process with fewer terms which makes it easier for suppliers to understand. Less emphasis on following strict process rules and timings allows procurers to focus on accessibility and equality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased flexibility, transparency&nbsp;&nbsp;&amp; accessibility<\/strong><br>The new procurement procedures empower procurers to model the process to suit different situations and needs. This makes it easier for SMEs to register on a central digital platform and also to simpler submit a bid\/proposal.The Procurement Act 2023 significantly increases the number of notices that contracting authorities must publish throughout the procurement process, aiming to enhance transparency by providing detailed information about every stage of a contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Value for money<\/strong><br>By enhancing the procurement process, allowing procurers to be creative and agile,&nbsp;&nbsp;this helps increase efficiencies in the process and achieve better value for money.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2873_88ebd0-6d alignnone has-cpc-warm-grey-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_00f252-58{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_00f252-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_00f252-58\" id=\"whathaschanged\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bold\">What has actually changed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-style-2\">\n<li><strong>No longer MEAT \u2013 consider factors beyond price<\/strong><br>The act also moves away from awarding solely on the \u2018highest score\u2019 based on&nbsp;\u201cMEAT\u201d&nbsp;&#8211; the most&nbsp;economical advantageous tender.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new criteria is &#8220;Most Advantageous Tender&#8221; (MAT) &#8211; an approach that allows public bodies to consider factors beyond just price when awarding contracts. This is to highlight awarding tenders based on \u201cNational Priority Outcomes\u201d such as innovation, social value, and environmental impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract and tender criteria modifications<\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Procurement Act 2023 allows public contracts and tender criteria to be modified in certain circumstances. For further guidance please refer to:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-manage-phase\/guidance-contract-modifications-html\">Guidance: Contract Modifications (HTML) &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This gives authorities legal certainty and greater flexibility to manage challenges successfully and allows them to be agile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The act highlights that the modifications need to be non-substantial. Modifications to a public contract are permitted only if they are not &#8220;substantial,&#8221; meaning they cannot significantly change the scope of the contract, extend the contract term by more than 10% of the original term, or materially alter the economic balance in favour of the supplier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is advise to seek further advice if modifications are being considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract management &amp; key performance indicators (KPIs)<\/strong><br>The act focuses on contract management throughout the lifecycle of a procurement. There is a strong emphasis on supplier quality, compliance and accountability, with authorities able to exclude suppliers based on poor past performance. The new legislation also support increased transparency through mandatory publication of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the requirement to assess supplier performance against them.&nbsp;There is a significant focus on supplier quality, compliance and accountability.&nbsp;The act also enforces&nbsp;Supplier accountability,&nbsp;enabling authorities to exclude suppliers from future contracts based on poor past performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New notices &amp; preliminary market engagement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PA23 introduces a pipeline notice to list planned public-sector procurements worth more than \u00a32 million.&nbsp;The notices must be published in advance on a central digital platform. The act also introduces other new types of notices including planned procurement notices to give early market insight and contract change\/termination notices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Until now, Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) was a \u201crecommended\u201d process where no formal notice was required and the Prior Information Notice (PIN) was utilised to notify the market of both future planned procurement and any pre-market engagement activity. While preliminary market engagement remains entirely optional for contracting authorities, a PME notice must be published if preliminary market engagement does occur. Furthermore, the authority must provide in the tender notice compelling reasons as to why no PME took place which then leaves the authority open to scrutiny.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As all notices will be published on the government&#8217;s Find a Tender Service platform, this makes it easily accessible and transparent to suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/definitions-glossary-of-terms\/\">Definitions: Glossary of terms<\/a> for further guidance on the new notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-style-2\">\n<li><strong>A new procedure<\/strong><br>The biggest change in the new legislation is the removal of the various procedures, to be replaced with two:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Procedure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP)&nbsp;<br>Further information on both procedures in <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-3-routes-to-market-to-scale\/\">Gate 3 Routes to Market to Scale<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This new procedure allows procurers to be innovative and design the process which can stimulate more innovation from the market. CFP allows authorities&nbsp;to&nbsp;tailor the steps and criteria to specific needs. There is the opportunity to include pre-commercial activities, R&amp;D and scaling in one process. Ultimately, this could lead to faster, more efficient purchasing while still maintaining a competitive environment for suppliers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_b1c0a8-3e\" id=\"whatsame\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bold\">What stays the same?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Procurement Act 2023, many aspects remain the same as the previous regulations, including the financial thresholds triggering procurement rules and the remedies available to suppliers in case of breaches. The highest priority has always been transparency and fairness but the simplification and flexibility of the new act should help achieve this objective.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_52accb-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_52accb-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_52accb-01\" id=\"whatdoesntexist\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bold\">What no longer exists?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All other multistage procedures introduced under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will no longer be used, but their processes will be followed under CFP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:8px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);}.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2873_6e0f69-0a{border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-right:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);border-left:1px solid 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_ebfe7a-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_ebfe7a-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_ebfe7a-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_ebfe7a-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_ebfe7a-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_ebfe7a-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bold\">Additional Resources &amp; Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-style-2\">\n<li>The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025&nbsp;\u2013 View the full regulations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukdsi\/2025\/9780348266894\/contents\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/news\/procurement-act-comes-into-force\/#:~:text=Procurement%20Act%20comes%20into%20force%20Message%20from%20Rikesh%20Shah&amp;text=The%20new%20Procurement%20Act%20provides,in%20innovation%20from%20the%20market.\">Read this guidance<\/a>, drafted by IPEC, which outlines the key changes introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 and its impact on innovation and procurement processes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2873_a340ac-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2873_a340ac-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2873_a340ac-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2873_ee493e-9e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit&nbsp;<a 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          <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1435\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1.png 1435w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1435px) 100vw, 1435px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Gate 0: Starting Point for Success<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                Key ingredients for the procurement of innovation, from definition to engagement.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-o-starting-point-for-success\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1309\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1.png 1309w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1309px) 100vw, 1309px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">GATE 1: DISCOVERY OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                How to choose the best way to research and test solutions prior to the commercial stage.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-1-discovery-of-innovative-solutions\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1292\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6.png 1292w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6-1024x239.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6-768x179.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                Raising awareness about the changes and updates on Procurement of Innovation with the new reform launched in February 2025.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-2-the-procurement-act-2023\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1297\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1.png 1297w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1-768x426.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1297px) 100vw, 1297px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Gate 3: Routes to Market to Scale<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                How to adopt procedures that are aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and are also appropriate in scope when ready to scale.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-3-routes-to-market-to-scale\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1343\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1283505104-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1283505104-1.png 1343w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1283505104-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1283505104-1-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1283505104-1-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1343px) 100vw, 1343px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Definitions: Glossary of Terms<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                A handy guide to terminology and acronyms commonly used in innovation procurement.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/definitions-glossary-of-terms\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1435\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1.png 1435w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1350217339-1-768x383.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1435px) 100vw, 1435px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Gate 0: Starting Point for Success<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                Key ingredients for the procurement of innovation, from definition to engagement.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-o-starting-point-for-success\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1309\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1.png 1309w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/iStock-1278741300-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1309px) 100vw, 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src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6.png 1292w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6-1024x239.png 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2024-10-30-at-15.33.15-6-768x179.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023<\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"excerpt\">\n                                Raising awareness about the changes and updates on Procurement of Innovation with the new reform launched in February 2025.\n                            <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/resource\/gate-2-the-procurement-act-2023\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1297\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1.png 1297w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_240422590-1-300x167.png 300w, 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