Guidance on all aspects of the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Welsh regulations. Includes technical guidance which aims to help with interpretation and understanding.
In this collection
Introduction
This guidance supports preparation for the Procurement Act 2023. It covers all aspects of the new procurement regime.
Overarching guidance
Procurement Reform in Wales
19 August 2024 Guidance
Procurement Act 2023: Expressions and definitions
11 July 2024 Guidance
Welsh Digital Platform (Sell2Wales)
Notice Sequencing and Flowcharts
Plan
Having clear and transparent commercial pipelines and a good understanding of the market to plan for the procurement process.
Transitional and saving arrangements
11 July 2024 Guidance
Contracting authorities
11 July 2024 Guidance
Covered procurement
11 July 2024 Guidance
Exempted contracts
19 August 2024 Guidance
Devolved contracting authorities
Covered procurement objectives
Welsh Procurement Policy Statement (WPPS)
Utilities contracts
Concession contracts
19 August 2024 Guidance
Light touch contracts
Reserved contracts for supported employment providers
Intra-UK procurement
Pipeline notice
11 July 2024 Guidance
Define
Achieving flexible, efficient procurement process. This will encourage broad participation in processes that are open and accessible to all.
Valuation of contracts
19 August 2024 Guidance
Thresholds
11 July 2024 Guidance
Below-threshold contracts
Mixed procurement
Planned procurement notice
11 July 2024 Guidance
Preliminary market engagement
11 July 2024 Guidance
Technical specifications
25 July 2024 Guidance
Treaty state suppliers
Competitive tendering procedures
Direct award
Dynamic markets
Frameworks
Lots
Managing conflicts of interest
Procure
Evaluating bidder compliance with exclusion grounds. Selecting suitable suppliers for the contract.
Time periods
25 July 2024 Guidance
Conditions of participation
Exclusions
Debarment
Assessing competitive tenders
Electronic communications
Modifying a competitive procurement
25 July 2024 Guidance
Procurement termination notice
Key Performance Indicators
Assessment summaries
Contract award notices and standstill
Contract details notices and contract documents
Oversight
Remedies
Manage
Working with suppliers and managing the contract. Ensuring successful achievement of the contractual outcomes.
Electronic invoicing and payment
Payments compliance notices
Contract performance notices
Contract modifications
Contract termination