Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary legislation governing public procurement processes in England and Wales, including requirements for competitive tendering and transparency
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012: Requires public authorities to consider economic, social and environmental well-being in procurement decisions
Procurement Law Amendment (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: Post-Brexit amendments to procurement regulations ensuring continuity and compliance in UK procurement law
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair competition in procurement processes
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulations governing the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications and marketing
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes, including in procurement scenarios
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equality in procurement processes and business relationships
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in procurement documentation and submitted proposals
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks in business relationships and contracts
Climate Change Act 2008: Sets framework for environmental considerations in procurement decisions
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Establishes environmental protection requirements that may affect procurement criteria
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting procurement processes and business relationships
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of supply chain ethics and human rights in procurement
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and affects the drafting of procurement documents
Consumer Rights Act 2015: May apply to procurement processes involving consumer-facing services or products
