Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary legislation governing public procurement processes, including detailed procedures for advertising, conducting, and awarding contracts above certain thresholds
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prohibits anti-competitive practices in procurement processes
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and applies if the end users of the furniture are consumers, covering quality, fitness for purpose, and consumer remedies
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs contracts for the sale of goods, including furniture, setting out implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers contracts that involve both goods and services, relevant for furniture supply and installation contracts
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988: Mandatory fire safety requirements for furniture and furnishings, including fire resistance standards and labeling requirements
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Ensures that products placed on the market are safe for consumer use, including furniture products
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant for workplace furniture, ensuring safety and suitability for office or commercial environments
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental considerations in furniture manufacturing, disposal, and waste management
WEEE Regulations: Applies to furniture with electrical components, governing their disposal and recycling requirements
Timber and Timber Products Regulations 2013: Ensures legally harvested timber is used in furniture manufacturing, including due diligence requirements
BS EN Standards: British and European technical standards for furniture safety, quality, and performance requirements
Public Procurement Amendment Regulations 2020: Post-Brexit modifications to procurement rules, affecting how public sector furniture contracts are handled
Local Government Act 1999: Best Value requirements for local authorities in procurement processes
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Requirements for handling personal and business data during the RFP process and supplier relationships
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of ethical supply chain practices and modern slavery statements from larger suppliers
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in procurement processes and considers accessibility requirements in furniture specifications
