The procurement policy notes (WPPNs) below apply to procurements that began on or after 24 February 2025.
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New procurement regulations
The Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024 came into force on 24 February 2025. Procurements started after 24 February 2025 must observe the WPPNs below.
Procurements begun before 24 February 2025 must comply with legacy procurement policy notes instead.
Purpose and scope of WPPNs
WPPNs give advice covering goods, services and works contracts delivered in Wales. They are directed at all Welsh public sector contracting authorities in Wales. This includes Welsh Government departments, NHS Wales bodies, Welsh Government sponsored bodies, local authorities and the wider public sector.
WPPNs should be circulated throughout relevant organisations. Specific attention should be drawn to those in procurement, commercial and finance roles.
The information set out in WPPNs is not legal advice or statutory guidance. It does not override existing legal obligations applicable to Welsh Public Sector bodies. Contracting parties should seek independent legal advice. The law is subject to constant change and advice should be sought in individual cases.
WPPNs support the Wales Procurement Policy Statement, the Procurement Act 2023, the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
Find out more about public procurement in Wales.
Information about Health related procurements can be found in the Health Service Procurement (Wales) Act 2024
Extra resources are available at Cyd Cymru.
Please send your queries to: commercialpolicy@gov.wales