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What Is Procurement?
The structured process of acquiring goods, services or works from an external supplier, generally required once a purchase is above a set value threshold.
What is public procurement?
The way public bodies buy goods, services and works from external suppliers, following rules designed to ensure value for money, fairness and transparency.
Which law governs public procurement in the UK?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, mainly the Procurement Act 2023. Scotland has its own rules.
How can a business start selling to the public sector?
By monitoring tender notices, registering on the Central Digital Platform, starting with contracts that match its size and reading the tender documents carefully.
