Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary legislation governing public procurement in England and Wales. Implements EU Directive 2014/24/EU, sets out rules for public procurement, defines tender procedures and requirements, and establishes transparency obligations.
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012: Requires public authorities to consider economic, social, and environmental well-being in procurement decisions for public service contracts.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs payment terms and statutory interest provisions in commercial contracts, including tender agreements.
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Sets out transparency requirements and public access to information obligations for public sector procurement.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal data and privacy considerations in tender processes and subsequent contracts.
Competition Act 1998: Addresses anti-competitive behavior and bid rigging prevention in tender processes.
Bribery Act 2010: Establishes anti-corruption measures and corporate compliance requirements relevant to tender processes.
Common Law and Statutory Contract Principles: Includes common law principles, Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, and Consumer Rights Act 2015, governing general contractual relationships and terms.
