How you can prepare your organisation for the upcoming changes to public sector procurement in Wales.
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Introduction
Over £10 billion is spent on public procurement in Wales each year. That’s almost one third of all public sector spending. Procurement in the public sector is one of the most important tools we have to help bring about a more equal, sustainable, and prosperous Wales. Through procurement, public sector organisations can help support the Welsh economy, promote safe and fair work. It can also help protect the environment, and bring cultural and social benefits to communities.
New legislation has transformed how procurement is undertaken in the public sector in Wales.
The legislation aims to make procurement smarter by making it:
- More focused on the well-being goals in the Wellbeing for Future Generations Act
- Better value for money and more transparent
- Better for suppliers with less bureaucracy and better contract management
The new legislation requires people running procurement exercises and suppliers to the public sector to make some important changes to their ways of working and the systems they use.
It is important for anyone involved in public sector procurement in Wales to understand the changes and what they may need to do to prepare.
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What is the new legislation?
Guidance and training on the requirements of the new legislation has been developed for you.
Procurement Act 2023
The Act has reformed the UK procurement system so that every pound goes further for public services and communities. It will make procurement quicker, simpler, more flexible and more transparent. Came into force on 24 February 2025.
Find out more about the Procurement Act.
Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023
The Act puts socially responsible procurement on a statutory footing. It will ensure public procurement contributes to the well-being of Wales in a consistent and accountable way. The date for this legislation coming into force is to be confirmed.
Find out more about the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act.
Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025
The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 have introduced a new Provider Selection Regime in Wales. The changes will reduce bureaucracy by introducing a flexible and proportionate procurement system for health services delivered on behalf of the NHS in Wales. Came into force on 24 February 2025.
Find out more about the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.
Stakeholder toolkit
We have created a stakeholder toolkit, complete with a range of free downloadable resources, to help you let people in your network know about the changes to procurement legislation. You can access it here.