The current procurement regulations will be changing, and a new set will replace them. The implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023 has been delayed until February 2025. The new Regulations will be known as the Procurement Act 2023. The new Regulations will change how public procurement is carried out with an aim to improve the way suppliers, services and works are procured for the public sector.

The new Procurement Act - guidance for suppliers offers you concise information about the new act, along with links for further details.

Procurement Act 2023- Information and guidance for suppliers

If your business supplies goods, works or services to Milton Keynes City Council, other Public Sector or Utility Sectors or you hope to do so in the future you will need to be registered on the Central Digital Platform. Some useful videos have been provided by the Cabinet Office that you should watch to learn how to register, how to upload your organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. 

Procurement Act 2023 - webinar for suppliers  

These webinars are aimed at suppliers and any other external organisation with an interest in public procurement. They will focus on what the key changes are, how the central digital platform will work (featuring a live demonstration), and will be an opportunity for you to ask questions on your own preparations for go-live.