Dynamic Markets Under the Procurement Act 2023
Dynamic markets are a public procurement tool introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 that let buyers build an open, ongoing…
Read MoreExclusion Grounds: Mandatory vs Discretionary (2026)
Exclusion grounds are the reasons a public sector buyer can remove a supplier from a procurement under the Procurement Act…
Read MorePipeline Notices: Spot Tenders Before They’re Advertised
A pipeline notice is an early warning of contracts a public sector buyer expects to advertise in the coming year.…
Read MoreAssessment Summaries Under the Procurement Act 2023
An assessment summary is the feedback a public sector buyer must give you after evaluating your tender under the Procurement…
Read MoreBid vs Tender: What’s the Difference? (2026 Guide)
The difference between a bid vs tender comes down to who starts the conversation. A tender is the buyer’s formal…
Read MoreThe Open Procedure Under the Procurement Act 2023
The open procedure is one of two competitive tendering routes under the Procurement Act 2023. It is a single-stage process…
Read MoreDirect Award Under the Procurement Act 2023 Explained
A direct award is when a public sector buyer awards a contract to a supplier without running a competition. Under…
Read MoreThe Central Digital Platform: A Guide for Suppliers
The Central Digital Platform is the UK government’s single online system for public procurement, created by the Procurement Act 2023…
Read MoreModern Slavery Statements in Tenders: A Supplier Guide
A modern slavery statement is a published document setting out the steps an organisation takes to prevent slavery and human…
Read MoreCarbon Reduction Plans in Tenders: PPN 006 Explained
A carbon reduction plan is a published document in which a supplier sets out its current carbon footprint and its…
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