The Procurement Act 2023  brings significant changes to the procurement landscape in the UK, with far-reaching implications for the way NHS Trusts and other public sector organisations operate.

The new legislation is in effect as of 24th February 2025 – is your Trust set up for compliance success?

At EcoVate, we’re here to help you navigate the changes. We’ve developed a series of resources designed to support your organisation in line with the new procurement regime and managing procurements under the Act.

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What is the Procurement Act 2023?

The Procurement Act 2023 is a landmark piece of legislation that overhauls the way the UK public sector carries out procurement. With around £300 billion spent annually on public procurement, these changes are designed to create a more flexible, transparent, and efficient system.

The key changes are:

• Transparency requirements: New obligations around publishing notices to ensure greater transparency.
• New routes to market: Streamlined processes and new time limits for procurement procedures to make the procurement process faster and more efficient.
• Supplier management and contract performance: Organisations will be required to manage suppliers more effectively and ensure regular monitoring of contract performance.
• Excluding bidders/debarment: The Act includes detailed guidelines for excluding bidders and dealing with debarment issues.

What does this mean for your Trust?

The Procurement Act 2023 will transform how NHS Trusts manage procurement activities. You need to:

• Review your current Trust-wide policies to ensure they align with the new regime.
• Adjust to the new timeframes for new procurement processes.
• Ensure your supplier management processes are fit for purpose under the new rules.
• Train your procurement teams to be fully prepared for these changes.

EcoVate’s How2 Guide, toolkit, and resources are here to help you understand and implement these changes seamlessly.