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What Is a Procurement Policy Note (PPN)?
This is a UK procurement term. An official instruction or guidance note issued by the Cabinet Office on how to apply procurement policy, binding on central government departments.
Who must follow PPNs?
They are mandatory for central government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies. Other public bodies often follow them as good practice.
What kind of topics do PPNs cover?
Areas such as social value, payment practices, carbon reduction plans and how to apply specific parts of the Procurement Act 2023.
Why should suppliers keep track of PPNs?
They often introduce new requirements for bids, such as social value questions or carbon reduction commitments.
