A new set of procurement regulations are being introduced to replace those currently in place. The new regulations will be known as the Procurement Act 2023 and will apply from 24 February 2025.
The new regulations will change how public procurement is carried out to improve the way supplies, services and works are procured for the public sector.
If you are an existing or prospective supplier, you need to know about the changes.
The Procurement Act 2023: short guides on GOV.UK
Information and guidance for suppliers on GOV.UK
Knowledge Drop video series on GOV.UK
Central digital platform
The central digital platform will be used as a single place for suppliers to register and upload key business information typically asked by us.
The central digital platform will be used to publish the range of notices relating to a tender or contract.
The Chest procurement portal will still be used to:
- advertise notices
- receive bids from suppliers
- manage procurement activities
Preparing for the new regulations
As a supplier, you should:
- seek to understand the main changes
- register and submit your business information on the central digital platform when available
- review our pipelines
We also advise identifying how your organisation can contribute to national and local procurement priorities and social value objectives such as:
- job creation
- upskilling of the workforce
- net carbon zero
The Transforming Public Procurement on GOV.UK provides further information and regular updates.
Provider Selection Regime
The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) came into force on 1 January 2024. We will apply the PSR when procuring healthcare services.
For more information see The Provider Selection Regime: statutory guidance on the NHS website.