![](data:image/svg+xml,<svg display="block" id="2531834213" role="presentation" viewBox="0 0 36 36" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M 8.667 0 L 8.667 26 M 17.333 0 L 17.333 26 M 2.889 0 L 23.111 0 C 24.707 0 26 1.293 26 2.889 L 26 23.111 C 26 24.707 24.707 26 23.111 26 L 2.889 26 C 1.293 26 0 24.707 0 23.111 L 0 2.889 C 0 1.293 1.293 0 2.889 0 Z" fill="transparent" height="26px" id="lW5iyUDYU" stroke-dasharray="" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="rgb(0, 0, 0)" transform="translate(5 5)" width="26px"/></svg>)
What Is a Below-Threshold Contract?
A contract under the main thresholds. It still follows the Act's lighter Part 6 rules, including advertising via a below-threshold tender notice.
Which rules apply below threshold?
The lighter rules in Part 6 of the Procurement Act 2023. Buyers above certain values must publish a below-threshold tender notice, but they cannot run a separate shortlisting stage based on conditions of participation.
Do suppliers get feedback below threshold?
There is no formal assessment summary or standstill period as there is above threshold, but buyers must still act transparently and many give feedback on request.
Are below-threshold contracts worth bidding for?
Often, especially for SMEs. They are generally simpler to bid for, and the Act requires buyers to consider barriers facing smaller suppliers.
