Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary legislation governing public procurement in England and Wales, implementing EU procurement directives. Sets out procedures for awarding contracts above certain financial thresholds.
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012: Requires public authorities to consider economic, social and environmental well-being in procurement decisions.
Local Government Act 1999: Establishes Best Value requirements for local authorities to secure continuous improvement in service delivery.
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Governs public access to information held by public authorities, affecting transparency in procurement processes.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data and ensures data protection compliance in procurement processes.
Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: Post-Brexit amendments to procurement regulations, modifying the PCR 2015 for the UK context.
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair competition in public procurement.
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and market regulation affecting public procurement.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equality considerations in public procurement processes.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of modern slavery and human trafficking risks in supply chains.
Climate Change Act 2008: Sets framework for environmental considerations and carbon reduction targets in procurement.
Managing Public Money Guidance: HM Treasury guidelines on handling public funds and ensuring value for money in procurement.
