Are you ready for reform? The new Procurement Act comes into force in February 2025 and brings significant changes to the way in which contracts are procured.
It’s crucial that academy trusts and universities prepare in advance to comply with the new rules when making purchases.
With this new legislation introducing new requirements and processes you’ll need to update your policies, procedures, and standard documents so that you can procure services compliantly. That’s where we can help.
We’ve prepared a comprehensive suite of resources which will enable you to prepare, taking the hard work out of getting ready for procurement reform, saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.
How the education procurement support pack will help
Our expert team have prepared a comprehensive suite of procurement resources which will enable you to prepare for the new legislation, ensuring your internal policies, procedures and documents all meet the new requirements so you can be confident that you’re fully compliant.
What’s included in the education procurement support pack?
The education procurement support pack is comprehensive suite of resources which includes:
- Detailed guidance.
- Risk and impact assessments.
- Process flowcharts, checklists and FAQs.
- Advice on how to populate the government’s standard templates.
- And more!
We’ll also be updating these resources to reflect any new developments so you can stay on top of your compliance obligations and latest best practice.
Cost
This comprehensive pack of procurement resources is available now for £1,000 plus VAT per organisation.
Ready for reform insights
Managing procurement risks and challenges
"Led by our specialist procurement team, this full day course is based around an interactive case study giving delegates the chance to analyse the issues from different perspectives and talk tactics."Find out more
Procurement Bill debarment regime and ECHR issues
"A summary of the Cabinet Office's statement in response to the Procurement Bill debarment regime & ECHR issues & impact on contracting authorities."Read more
Public procurement: key facts and compliance considerations
"Our Public Contracts Regulations guide sets out the key facts and compliance considerations for contracting authorities."Read more
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Senior Associate
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