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If you're supplying goods, works, or services to the public and utility sectors—or planning to in the future—be sure to explore our new guidance and knowledge drops designed just for suppliers!

📢 New guidance on the definition of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) is now available on our website! Visit the link below to access the latest supplementary information and stay informed on SME qualifications. 🔗 Procurement Act 2023 - Short Guides https://lnkd.in/eaWXX3Bz

📢 Calling all suppliers - New Short Guide and Knowledge Drop Videos on the Procurement Act 2023 are now available 📢   Public procurement is changing next year - are you getting ready? To help you we have resources designed specifically for suppliers, including small businesses, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises. This concise guide and the Knowledge Drops videos will help you start to navigate the key changes under the Procurement Act 2023 - which come into force on Monday, 24 February 2025. Whether you are new to public procurement or looking to stay up to date, these cover the essential information to ensure you are well prepared to engage with future public sector opportunities. ⬇ Download the guide from GOV.UK here: https://lnkd.in/eV564Tj4 📲 Watch the videos from GOV.UK here: https://lnkd.in/ejwJP43c  🤳 Scan the QR codes  Get ready, Stay Informed #PublicProcurementIsChanging #ProcurementAct #SME #VCSE #PublicSectorOpportunities

If you're supplying goods, works, or services to the public and utility sectors—or planning to in the future—be sure to explore our new guidance and knowledge drops designed just for suppliers!

And there's more, a factsheet for suppliers about the Central Digital Platform.

The Cabinet Office has published information for suppliers about The Procurement Act 2023 go-live.

📣 After the news today that the Procurement Act legislation will now go live on 24th February 2025, Achilles continues to be committed to ensuring compliant systems are ready for Contracting Authorities to use from that date. In the meantime join us for an update webinar on the 27th September 2024. Hear from: - UVDB Steering Group Chair presentation on the overarching strategy and implications of the Procurement Act 2023. -Achilles Customer Engagement Manager on how the UVDB is adapting to support suppliers through this transition. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eZF4Pk6J

2 well attended sessions this week in Bristol and London talking to suppliers about the new Procurement Act 2023 and what to expect at go-live and thereafter. Many Thanks to the Private Utility Contracting Authorities who came along to support myself and the Cabinet Office on the day. On to Darlington next week to complete this cycle of briefings.

We had a great event on Tuesday with a number of the UVDB steering group Buyers and Suppliers. Peel Ports Group and UK Power Networks outlined their approach to the changes and gave suppliers the opportunity to ask any questions. We ended with a panel discussion from Katie Ferrier our regional director, Pam Brown the UVDB chair and Cabinet Office SPOC as well as Nick Pimlott a leading figure in competition law and procurement law.   A fantastic and productive event for all involved!