Category: Public Regulations

  • Open Tender

    What is an Open Tender or procedure? Open tender/ procedure 27.—(1) In open procedures, any interested economic operator may submit a tender in response to a contract notice. (this is a single stage tender process i.e. no pre-qualification) (2) The minimum time limit for the receipt of tenders shall, subject to paragraphs (4) to (6),…

  • Public Procurement Law

    What is public procurement law? Public procurement law governs how the public sector funds are used to buy goods and services or works. At the time of writing before Brexit is completed in 2019 it is imposed by the European Union. The aim is to have an open market across Europe to give bidders the same…

  • 2022 Tender Thresholds

    2022 Tender Thresholds

      Summary of Threshold Levels from 1 January 2022The Public Contracts RegulationsSupplies & Services (except subsidised services contracts)Central Government bodies1 £138,760Others £213,477Subsidised services contractsAll bodies £213,477Works (including subsidised works contracts)All bodies £5,336,937Light Touch Regime for ServicesAll bodies £663,540Small lotsSupplies and services £70,778Works £884,720The Utilities Contracts RegulationsSupplies and ServicesAll sectors £426,955WorksAll sectors £5,336,937Small lotsSupplies and Services…

  • Material Change To Contract Terms & Conditions

    When is a material change allowed? A substantial modification not originally provided for in the contract will trigger a new procurement process. This will arise where the modification materially changes the nature of the contract, for example: o replacement of the contracted supplier (usually); or o introduction of new conditions that would have allowed for…