1 Day - Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023
A practical, confidence‑building overview of the UK’s new procurement regime
This one‑day course gives learners a clear, accessible and practical introduction to the Procurement Act 2023 — the biggest change to UK public procurement in a generation. Designed for procurement teams, contract managers, programme leads, finance colleagues, and suppliers, the session demystifies the new rules and shows exactly what they mean for day‑to‑day practice.
Learners leave with a solid understanding of the Act’s structure, principles, notices, procedures, and obligations, along with real‑world examples that make the reforms easy to apply.
What the course covers
Core principles — transparency, value for money, integrity, and the new “public benefit” duty
The new procurement procedures — competitive flexible procedure, open procedure, direct award routes
The expanded notice regime — planning, tender, award, contract details, and pipeline notices
Below‑threshold rules — simplified requirements and practical implications
Supplier obligations — exclusion grounds, debarment, and evidence expectations
Commercial impacts — evaluation, contract management, transparency, and risk
What changes on go‑live — timelines, transition, and organisational readiness
Who should attend
Ideal for: procurement professionals, contract managers, project/programme teams, finance colleagues, senior leaders, and suppliers who need a confident, structured introduction to the new regime.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the day, learners will be able to:
Explain the purpose and structure of the Procurement Act 2023
Identify the key changes from the previous regulations
Understand the new notice requirements and procedures
Recognise supplier obligations and exclusion/debarment rules
Apply the principles of transparency, public benefit, and value for money
Begin preparing their organisation for compliance and transition
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