Procurement Act 2023. Guidance: below-threshold contracts
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Aims to assist in interpreting and understanding the Procurement Act 2023, specifically the define phase which involves achieving a flexible, efficient procurement process that encourages broad participation and is open as well as accessible to all. Looks at: below-threshold contracts.
Document History
Last updated: 9 March 2026 - Updated to reflect changes brought in by the Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026. Document type: guidance. First published: 8 July 2024. Produced by the Government Commercial Function, part of the Cabinet Office.
Publisher Information
Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office works with the Treasury to provide the ‘head office’ of government. It has three functions, supporting the prime minister, the cabinet and strengthening the civil service. Content is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
