The Procurement Act: Information for the VCFSE Sector

The Procurement Act 2023, scheduled to come into force on 24th February 2025 provides greater flexibility, replacing existing procurement procedures with a new competitive flexible procedure.

It is designed to make it easier for small businesses and social enterprises to compete for public contracts. It seeks to increase transparency through a number of new notices, with a central digital platform for suppliers to register and access procurement opportunities, enhancing efficiency.