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Procurement Act 2023

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Changes on 2024-01-19

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- (2) In this Act—

- “*public authority*” means a person that is— wholly or mainly funded out of public funds, or subject to public authority oversight, and does not operate on a commercial basis (but see subsections [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/9/2023-12-26) and [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/10/2023-12-26));

- “*public authority*” means a person that is— wholly or mainly funded out of public funds, or subject to public authority oversight, and does not operate on a commercial basis (but see subsections [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/9/2024-01-19) and [(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/10/2024-01-19));

- “*public undertaking*” means a person that— is subject to public authority oversight, and operates on a commercial basis;

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@

- (i) only by reference to a devolved Scottish authority, or

- (ii) by reference to an authority mentioned in paragraph [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/5/b/2023-12-26) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/5/c/2023-12-26).

- (ii) by reference to an authority mentioned in paragraph [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/5/b/2024-01-19) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/2/5/c/2024-01-19).

- (6) An authority is a “devolved Scottish authority” if its functions are exercisable only in or as regards Scotland, and—

@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@

##### 3

- (1) A “public contract” is a contract of a kind specified in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/3/2/2023-12-26), [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/3/3/2023-12-26) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/3/4/2023-12-26).

- (1) A “public contract” is a contract of a kind specified in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/3/2/2024-01-19), [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/3/3/2024-01-19) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/3/4/2024-01-19).

- (2) Any contract for the supply, for pecuniary interest, of goods, services or works to a contracting authority which—

@@ -148,13 +148,13 @@

##### 5

- (1) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/5/3/2023-12-26) applies if, on award of a below-threshold contract other than a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (1) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/5/3/2024-01-19) applies if, on award of a below-threshold contract other than a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) certain of the goods, services or works to be supplied under the contract could reasonably be supplied under a separate contract, and

- (b) that contract would have an estimated value of not less than the threshold amount for a contract of its type.

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/5/3/2023-12-26) applies if, on award of a below-threshold contract that is a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/5/3/2024-01-19) applies if, on award of a below-threshold contract that is a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) certain of the goods, services or works to be supplied under contracts awarded in accordance with the framework could reasonably be supplied under a contract not awarded in accordance with the framework, and

@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@

- (b) removing an activity.

- (6) Regulations under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/6/5/2023-12-26) may not specify an activity unless the authority is satisfied that—

- (6) Regulations under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/6/5/2024-01-19) may not specify an activity unless the authority is satisfied that—

- (a) the activity is carried out on a market that is subject to fair and effective competition, and

@@ -242,15 +242,15 @@

- (g) goods, services or works that are otherwise relevant to the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces.

- (2) In this Act, a reference to a defence and security contract includes a reference to a framework for the future award of contracts for the supply of goods, services or works of a kind described in subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/a/2023-12-26) to [(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2023-12-26).

- (3) A contract that is a defence and security contract only by virtue of subsection [(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2023-12-26) is not to be treated as a defence and security contract for the purposes of Schedule 1 (thresholds for application of this Act).

- (2) In this Act, a reference to a defence and security contract includes a reference to a framework for the future award of contracts for the supply of goods, services or works of a kind described in subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/a/2024-01-19) to [(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2024-01-19).

- (3) A contract that is a defence and security contract only by virtue of subsection [(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2024-01-19) is not to be treated as a defence and security contract for the purposes of Schedule 1 (thresholds for application of this Act).

- (4) In this Act, “*defence authority contract*” means a defence and security contract awarded by a defence authority.

- (5) A “defence authority” is a contracting authority specified in regulations made by a Minister of the Crown.

- (6) A Minister of the Crown may only specify a contracting authority for the purposes of subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/5/2023-12-26) if the Minister considers that the authority exercises its functions wholly or mainly for the purposes of defence or national security.

- (6) A Minister of the Crown may only specify a contracting authority for the purposes of subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/5/2024-01-19) if the Minister considers that the authority exercises its functions wholly or mainly for the purposes of defence or national security.

- (7) In this section—

@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@

- (1) In this Act, “*light touch contract*” means a contract wholly or mainly for the supply of services of a kind specified in regulations under subsection (2).

- (2) An appropriate authority may by regulations specify services for the purposes of the definition in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/9/1/2023-12-26).

- (2) An appropriate authority may by regulations specify services for the purposes of the definition in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/9/1/2024-01-19).

- (3) But an appropriate authority may specify services only if, having had regard to the nature of those services, the authority considers that it is appropriate for the award of public contracts for their supply to be exempted from the provisions of this Act that do not apply to light touch contracts.

@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@

##### 10

- (1) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/3/2023-12-26) applies if, on award of a special regime contract other than a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (1) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/3/2024-01-19) applies if, on award of a special regime contract other than a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) certain of the goods, services or works to be supplied under the contract could reasonably be supplied under a separate contract, and

@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@

- (ii) would have an estimated value of not less than the threshold amount for the type of contract.

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/3/2023-12-26) applies if, on award of a special regime contract that is a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/3/2024-01-19) applies if, on award of a special regime contract that is a framework, a contracting authority considers that—

@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@

- (3) The contract is not to be treated as a special regime contract for the purposes of this Act.

- (4) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/3/2023-12-26) does not apply to prevent the contract from being treated as a defence and security contract if the contracting authority has good reasons for not awarding separate contracts.

- (4) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/3/2024-01-19) does not apply to prevent the contract from being treated as a defence and security contract if the contracting authority has good reasons for not awarding separate contracts.

- (5) In considering whether goods, services or works could reasonably be supplied under a separate contract, a contracting authority may, for example, have regard to the practical and financial consequences of awarding more than one contract.

@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@

- (d) a utilities contract,

and a reference to a special regime contract of a particular kind is a reference to a special regime contract of a kind described in paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/a/2023-12-26), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/b/2023-12-26), [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/c/2023-12-26) or [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/d/2023-12-26).

and a reference to a special regime contract of a particular kind is a reference to a special regime contract of a kind described in paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/a/2024-01-19), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/b/2024-01-19), [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/c/2024-01-19) or [(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/10/6/d/2024-01-19).

- (7) This section does not apply for the purpose of determining whether a contract is a public contract.

@@ -428,7 +428,7 @@

- (9) A contracting authority must have regard to the national procurement policy statement.

- (10) Subsection [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/13/9/2023-12-26) does not apply—

- (10) Subsection [(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/13/9/2024-01-19) does not apply—

- (a) to private utilities;

@@ -440,7 +440,7 @@

- (c) in relation to procurement under a devolved Welsh procurement arrangement or transferred Northern Ireland procurement arrangement;

- (d) to a devolved Welsh authority or transferred Northern Ireland authority, except in relation to procurement under a reserved procurement arrangement (but not an arrangement of a kind mentioned in paragraph [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/13/10/b/2023-12-26)).

#### The Wales procurement policy statement

@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@

- (4) The Welsh Ministers must withdraw the Wales procurement policy statement if, before the end of the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the statement is laid before the Senedd, the Senedd resolves that the statement be annulled.

- (5) When calculating the period of 40 days for the purposes of subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/14/4/2023-12-26), ignore any period during which the Senedd is dissolved or in recess for more than four days.

- (5) When calculating the period of 40 days for the purposes of subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/14/4/2024-01-19), ignore any period during which the Senedd is dissolved or in recess for more than four days.

- (6) The Welsh Ministers must keep the Wales procurement policy statement under review.

@@ -472,7 +472,7 @@

- (b) a contracting authority other than a devolved Welsh authority in relation to procurement under a devolved Welsh procurement arrangement.

- (9) But subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/14/8/2023-12-26) does not apply—

- (9) But subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/14/8/2024-01-19) does not apply—

- (a) to private utilities;

@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@

- (3) A “*qualifying planned procurement notice*” means a planned procurement notice published at least 40 days but not more than 12 months before the day on which the tender notice is published.

- (4) See section 54[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/54/4/2023-12-26) for provision for reduced tendering periods in cases where a qualifying planned procurement notice has been published.

- (4) See section 54[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/54/4/2024-01-19) for provision for reduced tendering periods in cases where a qualifying planned procurement notice has been published.

#### Preliminary market engagement

@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@

- (b) competition in relation to the award of the public contract is not otherwise distorted.

- (4) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/16/5/2023-12-26) applies if a contracting authority considers that—

- (4) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/16/5/2024-01-19) applies if a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) a supplier’s participation in preliminary market engagement has put the supplier at an unfair advantage in relation to the award of a public contract, and

@@ -596,9 +596,9 @@

- (b) best satisfies the award criteria when assessed by reference to—

- (i) the assessment methodology under section 23[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/a/2023-12-26), and

- (ii) if there is more than one criterion, the relative importance of the criteria under section 23[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/b/2023-12-26).

- (i) the assessment methodology under section 23[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/a/2024-01-19), and

- (ii) if there is more than one criterion, the relative importance of the criteria under section 23[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/b/2024-01-19).

- (3) In assessing tenders for the purposes of this section a contracting authority—

@@ -614,13 +614,13 @@

- (d) may disregard any tender which breaches a procedural requirement set out in the tender notice or associated tender documents.

- (4) Before disregarding a tender under subsection [(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/c/2023-12-26) (abnormally low price), a contracting authority must—

- (4) Before disregarding a tender under subsection [(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/c/2024-01-19) (abnormally low price), a contracting authority must—

- (a) notify the supplier that the authority considers the price to be abnormally low, and

- (b) give the supplier reasonable opportunity to demonstrate that it will be able to perform the contract for the price offered.

- (5) If the supplier demonstrates to the contracting authority’s satisfaction that it will be able to perform the contract for the price offered, the authority may not disregard the tender under subsection [(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/c/2023-12-26) (abnormally low price).

- (6) The reference to a tender breaching a procedural requirement includes a reference to a supplier breaching a procedural requirement in relation to the tender.

@@ -666,15 +666,15 @@

- (d) that intend to sub-contract the performance of all or part of the contract to a supplier that is not a United Kingdom supplier or treaty state supplier.

- (6) The reference in subsection [(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/20/5/b/2023-12-26) to an intermediate assessment of tenders is a reference to an assessment of which tenders—

- (6) The reference in subsection [(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/20/5/b/2024-01-19) to an intermediate assessment of tenders is a reference to an assessment of which tenders—

- (a) satisfy the contracting authority’s requirements, and

- (b) best satisfy the award criteria at the point of exclusion, when assessed by reference to—

- (i) the assessment methodology under section 23[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/a/2023-12-26), and

- (ii) if there is more than one criterion, the relative importance of the criteria under section 23[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/b/2023-12-26),

- (i) the assessment methodology under section 23[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/a/2024-01-19), and

- (ii) if there is more than one criterion, the relative importance of the criteria under section 23[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/b/2024-01-19),

in each case, at the point of assessment.

@@ -722,7 +722,7 @@

- (b) do not break the rules on technical specifications in section 56.

- (7) See section 40 for an exception to the duty in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/21/1/2023-12-26) for contracts awarded by reference to suppliers’ membership of certain utilities dynamic markets.

- (7) See section 40 for an exception to the duty in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/21/1/2024-01-19) for contracts awarded by reference to suppliers’ membership of certain utilities dynamic markets.

#### Conditions of participation

@@ -736,13 +736,13 @@

- (2) A “condition of participation” is a condition that a supplier must satisfy if the supplier is to be awarded the public contract.

- (3) A condition set under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/a/2023-12-26) may not—

- (3) A condition set under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/a/2024-01-19) may not—

- (a) require the submission of audited annual accounts, except from suppliers who are, or were, required to have the accounts audited in accordance with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 or an overseas equivalent;

- (b) require insurance relating to the performance of the contract to be in place before the award of the contract.

- (4) A condition set under subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/b/2023-12-26) may relate to suppliers’ qualifications, experience or technical ability, but may not—

- (4) A condition set under subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/b/2024-01-19) may relate to suppliers’ qualifications, experience or technical ability, but may not—

- (a) require suppliers to have been awarded a contract by a particular contracting authority,

@@ -750,7 +750,7 @@

- (c) require particular qualifications without allowing for their equivalents.

- (5) When considering whether a condition is proportionate for the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/2023-12-26), a contracting authority must have regard to the nature, complexity and cost of the public contract.

- (5) When considering whether a condition is proportionate for the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/2024-01-19), a contracting authority must have regard to the nature, complexity and cost of the public contract.

- (6) A condition of participation may require the provision of evidence that is verifiable by a person other than the supplier.

@@ -802,7 +802,7 @@

- (b) in doing so, must provide an objective mechanism for supplier selection in circumstances where a supplier would otherwise exceed the limit.

- (5) In subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/2/2023-12-26), the reference to the subject-matter of a contract includes a reference to—

- (5) In subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/2/2024-01-19), the reference to the subject-matter of a contract includes a reference to—

- (a) the goods, services or works to be supplied under the contract, including in respect of any aspect of their production, trading or other stage in their life-cycle;

@@ -834,7 +834,7 @@

- (b) the authority is yet to invite suppliers to submit tenders to be assessed under section 19 (award following competitive tendering procedure).

- (2) A contracting authority may, in consequence of refining an award criterion under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/24/1/2023-12-26), refine the indication of the relative importance of the award criteria under section 23[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/b/2023-12-26).

- (2) A contracting authority may, in consequence of refining an award criterion under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/24/1/2024-01-19), refine the indication of the relative importance of the award criteria under section 23[(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/b/2024-01-19).

- (3) A contracting authority may not make a refinement under this section if it would result in award criteria that would, had the refinement been made earlier, have allowed one or more suppliers that did not progress beyond an earlier round or selection process to have done so.

@@ -844,7 +844,7 @@

##### 25

- (1) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/25/2/2023-12-26) applies if a contracting authority considers that the authority could award a contract for the supply of certain goods, services or works to a particular supplier under section 41 (direct award in special cases).

- (1) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/25/2/2024-01-19) applies if a contracting authority considers that the authority could award a contract for the supply of certain goods, services or works to a particular supplier under section 41 (direct award in special cases).

- (2) In awarding a contract that is wholly or partly for the supply of those goods, services or works under section 19 (award following competitive tendering procedure), the contracting authority may require that a supplier sub-contracts the supply of those goods, services or works to the particular supplier.

@@ -904,19 +904,19 @@

- (2) A contracting authority may, as part of a competitive tendering procedure, request information for the purpose of determining whether any intended sub-contractor is an excluded or excludable supplier.

- (3) If, after requesting information under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/2023-12-26) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2023-12-26), a contracting authority considers that a supplier intends to sub-contract to a supplier that is an excluded supplier, the contracting authority must—

- (3) If, after requesting information under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/2024-01-19) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2024-01-19), a contracting authority considers that a supplier intends to sub-contract to a supplier that is an excluded supplier, the contracting authority must—

- (a) treat the supplier as an excluded supplier for the purpose of assessing tenders under section 19, and

- (b) exclude the supplier from participating in, or progressing as part of, the competitive tendering procedure.

- (4) If, after requesting information under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/2023-12-26) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2023-12-26), a contracting authority considers that a supplier intends to sub-contract to a supplier that is an excludable supplier, the contracting authority—

- (4) If, after requesting information under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/2024-01-19) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2024-01-19), a contracting authority considers that a supplier intends to sub-contract to a supplier that is an excludable supplier, the contracting authority—

- (a) must treat the supplier as an excludable supplier for the purpose of assessing tenders under section 19, and

- (b) may exclude the supplier from participating in, or progressing as part of, the competitive tendering procedure.

- (5) Before disregarding a tender or excluding a supplier under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/3/2023-12-26) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/4/2023-12-26), a contracting authority must—

- (5) Before disregarding a tender or excluding a supplier under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/3/2024-01-19) or [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/4/2024-01-19), a contracting authority must—

- (a) notify the supplier of its intention, and

@@ -924,13 +924,13 @@

- (6) In this section, a reference to a supplier participating in a competitive tendering procedure is a reference to a supplier participating beyond the initial submission of tenders or requests to participate.

- (7) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/3/2023-12-26) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/4/2023-12-26) do not apply if the intended sub-contractor is an associated person.

- (7) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/3/2024-01-19) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/4/2024-01-19) do not apply if the intended sub-contractor is an associated person.

#### Excluding a supplier that is a threat to national security

##### 29

- (1) This section applies if a relevant contracting authority intends to disregard a tender under section 26 or 28 or exclude a supplier under section 27 or 28 on the basis of the discretionary exclusion ground in paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2023-12-26) of Schedule 7 (threat to national security).

- (1) This section applies if a relevant contracting authority intends to disregard a tender under section 26 or 28 or exclude a supplier under section 27 or 28 on the basis of the discretionary exclusion ground in paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2024-01-19) of Schedule 7 (threat to national security).

- (2) The contracting authority may not disregard the tender, exclude the supplier or notify the supplier of its intention unless—

@@ -938,11 +938,11 @@

- (b) the Minister of the Crown considers that—

- (i) the supplier or an intended sub-contractor is an excludable supplier by reference to paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2023-12-26) of Schedule 7, and

- (ii) the tender should be disregarded or supplier excluded.

- (3) The reference in subsection (2) to a contracting authority notifying a supplier of its intention is a reference to notification in accordance with section 26(3), 27(4) or 28[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/5/2023-12-26).

- (4) In this section, a “*relevant contracting authority*” means a contracting authority other than—

@@ -956,7 +956,7 @@

##### 30

- (1) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/30/2/2023-12-26) applies if a contracting authority determines that—

- (1) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/30/2/2024-01-19) applies if a contracting authority determines that—

- (a) a supplier has acted improperly in relation to the award of a public contract,

@@ -970,13 +970,13 @@

- (b) exclude the supplier from participating in, or progressing as part of, any competitive tendering procedure.

- (3) Before making a determination of the kind described in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/30/1/2023-12-26), a contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to—

- (3) Before making a determination of the kind described in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/30/1/2024-01-19), a contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to—

- (a) make representations, and

- (b) provide relevant evidence.

- (4) In subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/30/1/2023-12-26), the reference to a supplier acting improperly is reference to a supplier—

- (4) In subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/30/1/2024-01-19), the reference to a supplier acting improperly is reference to a supplier—

- (a) failing to provide information requested by the contracting authority,

@@ -992,7 +992,7 @@

- (i) information about a supplier’s connected persons or associated persons for the purpose of determining whether the supplier is an excluded or excludable supplier, or

- (ii) other information under section 28[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2023-12-26) (excluding suppliers by reference to sub-contractors), and

- (ii) other information under section 28[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2024-01-19) (excluding suppliers by reference to sub-contractors), and

- (b) the supplier has—

@@ -1030,7 +1030,7 @@

- (a) it would permit suppliers that are not participating suppliers to submit a tender, or

- (b) the contracting authority considers that, had the modification been reflected in the tender notice or associated tender documents before a deadline referred to in subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/1/b/2023-12-26) passed—

- (i) one or more participating suppliers would not be a participating supplier, or

@@ -1038,9 +1038,9 @@

- (4) Whenever a contracting authority modifies the terms of a covered procurement, the authority must consider revising applicable tender deadlines and other time limits in accordance with section 54 (time limits).

- (5) If a contracting authority modifies the terms of a covered procurement under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/1/2023-12-26), the authority must revise and republish or provide again the tender notice and any associated tender documents affected by the modifications or time limit revisions.

- (6) If a contracting authority modifies the terms of a covered procurement under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/2/2023-12-26), the authority must notify each participating supplier.

- (5) If a contracting authority modifies the terms of a covered procurement under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/1/2024-01-19), the authority must revise and republish or provide again the tender notice and any associated tender documents affected by the modifications or time limit revisions.

- (6) If a contracting authority modifies the terms of a covered procurement under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/2/2024-01-19), the authority must notify each participating supplier.

- (7) In this section—

@@ -1058,7 +1058,7 @@

- (1) A competitive flexible procedure may provide for suppliers that are not supported employment providers to be excluded from participating in, or progressing as part of, the procedure.

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/32/3/2023-12-26) applies in relation to the award of a public contract under section 19 if the competitive flexible procedure provides for suppliers to be excluded as set out in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/32/1/2023-12-26).

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/32/3/2024-01-19) applies in relation to the award of a public contract under section 19 if the competitive flexible procedure provides for suppliers to be excluded as set out in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/32/1/2024-01-19).

- (3) In assessing tenders under section 19, a contracting authority must disregard any tender from a supplier that is not a supported employment provider.

@@ -1088,11 +1088,11 @@

- (2) A competitive flexible procedure may provide for suppliers that are not qualifying public service mutuals to be excluded from participating in, or progressing as part of, the procedure.

- (3) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/33/4/2023-12-26) applies in relation to the award of a public contract under section 19 if the competitive flexible procedure provides for suppliers to be excluded as set out in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/33/2/2023-12-26).

- (3) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/33/4/2024-01-19) applies in relation to the award of a public contract under section 19 if the competitive flexible procedure provides for suppliers to be excluded as set out in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/33/2/2024-01-19).

- (4) In assessing tenders under section 19, a contracting authority must disregard any tender from a supplier that is not a qualifying public service mutual.

- (5) A “*qualifying public service mutual*” means a public service mutual that has not entered into a comparable contract during the period of three years ending with the day on which the contract referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/32/1/2023-12-26) is awarded.

- (6) A “*public service mutual*” means a body that—

@@ -1106,7 +1106,7 @@

- “*comparable contract*” means a contract that was— a contract for the same kind of services, awarded by the same contracting authority, and awarded in reliance on this section;

- “*reservable light touch services*” means services of a kind specified in regulations under subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/33/8/2023-12-26).

- “*reservable light touch services*” means services of a kind specified in regulations under subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/33/8/2024-01-19).

- (8) An appropriate authority may by regulations specify services of a kind specified in regulations of the authority under section 9 (light touch contracts).

@@ -1122,7 +1122,7 @@

- (b) suppliers that are not members of an appropriate part of an appropriate dynamic market.

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/3/2023-12-26) applies in relation to the award of a public contract under section 19 if the competitive flexible procedure provides for suppliers to be excluded as set out in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/1/2023-12-26).

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/3/2024-01-19) applies in relation to the award of a public contract under section 19 if the competitive flexible procedure provides for suppliers to be excluded as set out in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/1/2024-01-19).

- (3) In assessing tenders under section 19, a contracting authority must disregard any tender from a supplier that is not a member of—

@@ -1132,7 +1132,7 @@

- (4) A contracting authority must, before excluding suppliers or disregarding tenders under this section, consider any applications for membership of the market or part of the market from suppliers that have submitted a request to participate in the competitive flexible procedure, or submitted a tender as part of the competitive flexible procedure.

- (5) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/4/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to an application for membership if, due to exceptional circumstances arising from the complexity of the particular procurement, a contracting authority is unable to consider the application before—

- (5) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/4/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to an application for membership if, due to exceptional circumstances arising from the complexity of the particular procurement, a contracting authority is unable to consider the application before—

- (a) the deadline for submitting a request to participate in the procedure, or

@@ -1182,7 +1182,7 @@

- (b) have the technical ability to perform such contracts.

- (2) A condition set under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/36/1/a/2023-12-26) may not—

- (2) A condition set under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/36/1/a/2024-01-19) may not—

@@ -1292,25 +1292,25 @@

- (b) any other information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/39/5/2023-12-26) does not apply to private utilities.

- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/39/5/2024-01-19) does not apply to private utilities.

#### Qualifying utilities dynamic market notices: no duty to publish a tender notice

##### 40

- (1) The duty to publish a tender notice in section 21[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/21/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to the award of a contract by reference to suppliers’ membership of—

- (1) The duty to publish a tender notice in section 21[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/21/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to the award of a contract by reference to suppliers’ membership of—

- (a) a utilities dynamic market established by reference to a qualifying utilities dynamic market notice, or

- (b) a part of such a market.

- (2) A contracting authority must instead provide a tender notice to members of the market, or part of the market, for the purposes set out in section 21[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/21/1/2023-12-26).

- (3) A contracting authority may also provide a tender notice to suppliers that have applied for membership of the market, or part of the market, but have yet to be accepted or rejected.

- (4) The reference in section 21(5) to a tender notice or associated tender documents includes a reference to a qualifying utilities dynamic market notice.

- (5) Section 34[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/4/2023-12-26) (duty to consider applications for membership) does not apply in relation to the award of a contract by reference to suppliers’ membership of—

- (5) Section 34[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/34/4/2024-01-19) (duty to consider applications for membership) does not apply in relation to the award of a contract by reference to suppliers’ membership of—

- (a) a utilities dynamic market established by reference to a qualifying utilities dynamic market notice, or

@@ -1326,7 +1326,7 @@

- (ii) any other information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (7) In this Act, a reference to publication of a tender notice includes a reference to provision of a tender notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/40/2/2023-12-26) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/40/3/2023-12-26).

- (7) In this Act, a reference to publication of a tender notice includes a reference to provision of a tender notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/40/2/2024-01-19) or [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/40/3/2024-01-19).

### CHAPTER 3 — Direct award

@@ -1338,7 +1338,7 @@

- (a) to a supplier that is not an excluded supplier, or

- (b) in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/41/2/2023-12-26).

- (b) in accordance with subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/41/2/2024-01-19).

- (2) A contracting authority may award a contract to a supplier that is an excluded supplier if the contracting authority considers that there is an overriding public interest in awarding the contract to that supplier.

@@ -1354,7 +1354,7 @@

- (c) failure to do so would prejudice the conduct of military or security operations, or the effective operation of the armed forces or intelligence services, or

- (d) the contract is being awarded by reference to paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/13/2023-12-26) of Schedule 5 (extreme and unavoidable urgency) and cannot be awarded to, or performed by, a supplier that is not an excluded supplier within the necessary time frame.

- (d) the contract is being awarded by reference to paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/13/2024-01-19) of Schedule 5 (extreme and unavoidable urgency) and cannot be awarded to, or performed by, a supplier that is not an excluded supplier within the necessary time frame.

- (6) The direct award justifications are set out in Schedule 5.

@@ -1382,7 +1382,7 @@

- (4) A Minister of the Crown must—

- (a) keep regulations made under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/42/1/2023-12-26) under review, and

- (a) keep regulations made under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/42/1/2024-01-19) under review, and

- (b) if the Minister considers that direct award under section 41 is no longer necessary, revoke the regulations.

@@ -1400,9 +1400,9 @@

- (2) A tender or request is not suitable if the contracting authority considers that—

- (a) it would be disregarded in an assessment of tenders under section 19[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/a/2023-12-26), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/b/2023-12-26) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/c/2023-12-26);

- (b) it does not satisfy the contracting authority’s requirements or the award criteria when assessed by reference to the assessment methodology and the relative importance of the criteria indicated under section 23[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/23/3/2023-12-26);

- (a) it would be disregarded in an assessment of tenders under section 19[(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/a/2024-01-19), [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/b/2024-01-19) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/19/3/c/2024-01-19);

- (c) there is evidence of corruption or collusion between suppliers or between suppliers and contracting authorities;

@@ -1412,13 +1412,13 @@

- (4) A breach is material if the contracting authority considers that ignoring it would put the tender at an unfair advantage.

- (5) A contracting authority may carry out a selection process or take such other preliminary steps as it considers appropriate for the purpose of awarding a contract under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/43/1/2023-12-26).

- (6) Before awarding a contract to a supplier under this section, a contracting authority must consider whether the supplier—

- (a) is an excludable supplier, or

- (b) submitted an unsuitable tender or request in response to the invitation referred to in subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/43/1/a/2023-12-26).

- (b) submitted an unsuitable tender or request in response to the invitation referred to in subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/43/1/a/2024-01-19).

#### Transparency notices

@@ -1432,7 +1432,7 @@

- (b) any other information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (3) This section does not apply in relation to the award of a contract under section 41 by virtue of paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2023-12-26) of Schedule 5 (direct award: user choice contracts).

- (3) This section does not apply in relation to the award of a contract under section 41 by virtue of paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2024-01-19) of Schedule 5 (direct award: user choice contracts).

### CHAPTER 4 — Award under frameworks

@@ -1444,7 +1444,7 @@

- (2) A “framework” is a contract between a contracting authority and one or more suppliers that provides for the future award of contracts by a contracting authority to the supplier or suppliers.

- (3) Unless subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/45/4/2023-12-26) applies, a framework may only provide for the future award of a public contract following a competitive selection process.

- (3) Unless subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/45/4/2024-01-19) applies, a framework may only provide for the future award of a public contract following a competitive selection process.

- (4) A framework may provide for the future award of a public contract without competition between suppliers—

@@ -1486,7 +1486,7 @@

- (b) a framework.

- (9) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/45/3/2023-12-26) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/45/5/2023-12-26) do not apply to a framework that is a light touch contract (see section 9(5)).

- (9) Subsections [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/45/3/2024-01-19) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/45/5/2024-01-19) do not apply to a framework that is a light touch contract (see section 9(5)).

#### Frameworks: competitive selection process

@@ -1500,13 +1500,13 @@

- (2) In this section, a “*condition of participation*” means a condition that a supplier must satisfy in order to be awarded a public contract in accordance with the framework.

- (3) A condition set under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/1/a/2023-12-26) may not—

- (3) A condition set under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/1/a/2024-01-19) may not—

- (b) require insurance relating to the performance of the contract to be in place before the award of the contract.

- (4) A condition set under subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/1/b/2023-12-26) may relate to suppliers’ qualifications, experience or technical ability, but may not—

- (4) A condition set under subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/1/b/2024-01-19) may relate to suppliers’ qualifications, experience or technical ability, but may not—

- (a) require suppliers to have been awarded a contract under the framework or by a particular contracting authority,

@@ -1514,7 +1514,7 @@

- (c) require particular qualifications without allowing for their equivalents.

- (5) When considering whether a condition is proportionate for the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/1/2023-12-26), a contracting authority must have regard to the nature, complexity and cost of the public contract.

- (5) When considering whether a condition is proportionate for the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/1/2024-01-19), a contracting authority must have regard to the nature, complexity and cost of the public contract.

- (6) A condition of participation may require the provision of evidence that is verifiable by a person other than the supplier.

@@ -1522,7 +1522,7 @@

- (8) A competitive selection process may provide for the assessment of proposals, but only by reference to one or more of the award criteria against which tenders were assessed in awarding the framework.

- (9) The award criteria may be refined for the purposes of subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/8/2023-12-26).

- (9) The award criteria may be refined for the purposes of subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/46/8/2024-01-19).

- (10) In this section, a “*competitive selection process*” means a competitive selection process for the award of a public contract in accordance with a framework.

@@ -1538,9 +1538,9 @@

- (b) otherwise, four years.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/47/1/2023-12-26) does not apply if the contracting authority considers the nature of the goods, services or works to be supplied under contracts awarded in accordance with the framework means that a longer term is required.

- (3) If a contracting authority relies on subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/47/2/2023-12-26) in awarding a framework with a term exceeding four or eight years, the contracting authority must set out its reasons in the tender or transparency notice for the framework.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/47/1/2024-01-19) does not apply if the contracting authority considers the nature of the goods, services or works to be supplied under contracts awarded in accordance with the framework means that a longer term is required.

- (3) If a contracting authority relies on subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/47/2/2024-01-19) in awarding a framework with a term exceeding four or eight years, the contracting authority must set out its reasons in the tender or transparency notice for the framework.

- (4) In this section—

@@ -1562,7 +1562,7 @@

- (1) It is an implied term of every framework that a contracting authority may exclude a supplier that is an excluded supplier or has, since the award of the framework, become an excludable supplier from participating in any selection process run in relation to the award of a contract under the framework.

- (2) For the purposes of the term in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/48/1/2023-12-26), the reference to a supplier becoming an excludable supplier includes a reference to—

- (2) For the purposes of the term in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/48/1/2024-01-19), the reference to a supplier becoming an excludable supplier includes a reference to—

- (a) a supplier becoming an excludable supplier on the basis of a discretionary exclusion ground that—

@@ -1574,7 +1574,7 @@

- (3) Before excluding a supplier that is an excluded or excludable supplier only by virtue of an associated person, the contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to replace the associated person.

- (4) Any term purporting to restrict or override the term implied by subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/48/1/2023-12-26) is without effect.

- (4) Any term purporting to restrict or override the term implied by subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/48/1/2024-01-19) is without effect.

#### Open frameworks

@@ -1590,7 +1590,7 @@

- (ii) each period of five years beginning with the day of the award of the second framework in the scheme;

- (b) for the expiry of one framework on the award of the next (but see subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/49/3/2023-12-26));

- (b) for the expiry of one framework on the award of the next (but see subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/49/3/2024-01-19));

- (c) for the final framework to expire at the end of the period of eight years beginning with the day on which the first framework under the scheme is awarded.

@@ -1612,7 +1612,7 @@

- (6) If a framework under an open framework is awarded to only one supplier, the framework, and the open framework, must expire before the end of the period of four years beginning with the day on which the framework is awarded.

- (7) Subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/49/6/2023-12-26) applies despite subsection [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/49/2/c/2023-12-26) and any term of the framework or open framework.

- (7) Subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/49/6/2024-01-19) applies despite subsection [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/49/2/c/2024-01-19) and any term of the framework or open framework.

- (8) In this section, an “*existing supplier*” means a supplier that is party to a framework under the open framework.

@@ -1644,15 +1644,15 @@

- (5) In this section, an “assessed tender” is a tender which—

- (a) was submitted in respect of the contract and assessed for the purposes of determining the most advantageous tender under section 19[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/50/1/2023-12-26), and

- (b) was not disregarded in the assessment of tenders.

- (6) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/50/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to—

- (6) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/50/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to—

- (a) a defence and security contract awarded under a defence and security framework;

- (b) a contract awarded under section 41 by reference to paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2023-12-26) of Schedule 5 (direct award: user choice contracts).

- (b) a contract awarded under section 41 by reference to paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2024-01-19) of Schedule 5 (direct award: user choice contracts).

#### Standstill periods on the award of contracts

@@ -1666,7 +1666,7 @@

- (2) The “mandatory standstill period” is the period of eight working days beginning with the day on which a contract award notice is published in respect of the contract.

- (3) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/51/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a contract that is—

- (3) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/51/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a contract that is—

- (a) awarded under section 41 by reference to paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 (direct award: extreme and unavoidable urgency);

@@ -1680,7 +1680,7 @@

- (f) a light touch contract.

- (4) If a contract is of a kind described in subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/51/3/2023-12-26), a contracting authority may not enter into the contract before the end of any standstill period (a “voluntary standstill period”) provided for in the contract award notice.

- (4) If a contract is of a kind described in subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/51/3/2024-01-19), a contracting authority may not enter into the contract before the end of any standstill period (a “voluntary standstill period”) provided for in the contract award notice.

- (5) A voluntary standstill period may not be less than a period of eight working days beginning with the day on which the contract award notice is published.

@@ -1732,7 +1732,7 @@

- (b) otherwise, before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the contract is entered into.

- (4) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/53/3/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a contract—

- (4) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/53/3/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a contract—

- (a) awarded by a devolved Welsh authority or a transferred Northern Ireland authority, unless it is awarded under a reserved procurement arrangement, or

@@ -1744,7 +1744,7 @@

- (a) to private utilities, or

- (b) in relation to a contract awarded under section 41 by reference to paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2023-12-26) of Schedule 5 (direct award: user choice contracts).

- (b) in relation to a contract awarded under section 41 by reference to paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2024-01-19) of Schedule 5 (direct award: user choice contracts).

### CHAPTER 6 — General provision about award and procedures

@@ -1839,7 +1839,7 @@

- (4) If the procurement documents refer to a United Kingdom standard, they must provide that tenders, proposals or applications that the contracting authority considers satisfy an equivalent standard from another state, territory or organisation of states or territories will be treated as having satisfied the United Kingdom standard.

- (5) In considering whether a standard is equivalent to a United Kingdom standard for the purposes of subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/56/4/2023-12-26), a contracting authority may have regard to the authority’s purpose in referring to the standard.

- (5) In considering whether a standard is equivalent to a United Kingdom standard for the purposes of subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/56/4/2024-01-19), a contracting authority may have regard to the authority’s purpose in referring to the standard.

- (6) A contracting authority may require certification, or other evidence, for the purpose of satisfying itself that a standard is satisfied or equivalent.

@@ -1851,7 +1851,7 @@

- (c) producer or supplier.

- (8) If the matters mentioned in subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/56/7/2023-12-26) are referred to, the procurement documents must also provide that tenders, proposals or applications demonstrating equivalent quality or performance will not be disadvantaged.

- (8) If the matters mentioned in subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/56/7/2024-01-19) are referred to, the procurement documents must also provide that tenders, proposals or applications demonstrating equivalent quality or performance will not be disadvantaged.

- (9) In this section—

@@ -1885,7 +1885,7 @@

- (b) the supplier or an associated person is on the debarment list by virtue of a discretionary exclusion ground.

- (3) If a supplier is an excluded supplier on the basis of the supplier or an associated person being on the debarment list only by virtue of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), the supplier is to be treated as an excluded supplier only in relation to public contracts of a kind described in the relevant entry.

- (3) If a supplier is an excluded supplier on the basis of the supplier or an associated person being on the debarment list only by virtue of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), the supplier is to be treated as an excluded supplier only in relation to public contracts of a kind described in the relevant entry.

- (4) For the purposes of a covered procurement carried out by a private utility—

@@ -1903,7 +1903,7 @@

##### 58

- (1) In considering, for the purposes of section 57[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/a/2023-12-26) or [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/a/2023-12-26), whether the circumstances giving rise to the application of an exclusion ground are continuing or likely to occur again, a contracting authority may have regard to the following matters—

- (1) In considering, for the purposes of section 57[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/a/2024-01-19) or [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/a/2024-01-19), whether the circumstances giving rise to the application of an exclusion ground are continuing or likely to occur again, a contracting authority may have regard to the following matters—

- (a) evidence that the supplier, associated person or connected person has taken the circumstances seriously, for example by paying compensation;

@@ -1915,17 +1915,17 @@

- (e) any other evidence, explanation or factor that the authority considers appropriate.

- (2) Before determining whether a supplier is an excluded supplier under section 57[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/a/2023-12-26) or an excludable supplier under section 57[(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/a/2023-12-26), a contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to—

- (2) Before determining whether a supplier is an excluded supplier under section 57[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/a/2024-01-19) or an excludable supplier under section 57[(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/a/2024-01-19), a contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to—

- (a) make representations, and

- (b) provide evidence as to whether exclusion grounds apply and whether the circumstances giving rise to any application are likely to occur again (including information of a kind referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/58/1/2023-12-26)).

- (3) But a contracting authority may not require particular evidence or information unless the authority is satisfied that the requirements are proportionate in the circumstances, having regard to—

- (a) the nature and complexity of the matters being assessed, and

- (b) where relevant, the preliminary nature of a consideration under section 27[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/27/3/2023-12-26).

- (b) where relevant, the preliminary nature of a consideration under section 27[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/27/3/2024-01-19).

### Debarment

@@ -1941,7 +1941,7 @@

- (ii) has excluded an excluded or excludable supplier from participating in, or progressing as part of, a competitive tendering procedure under section 27 or 28,

- (iii) is aware of an associated person or sub-contractor having been replaced under section 26[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/26/3/2023-12-26), 27[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/27/4/2023-12-26) or 28[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/5/2023-12-26) (replacing an excluded or excludable associated person or sub-contractor),

- (iii) is aware of an associated person or sub-contractor having been replaced under section 26[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/26/3/2024-01-19), 27[(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/27/4/2024-01-19) or 28[(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/5/2024-01-19) (replacing an excluded or excludable associated person or sub-contractor),

- (iv) has rejected an application from a supplier for membership of a dynamic market on the basis that the supplier is an excluded or excludable supplier (see section 36), or

@@ -1949,13 +1949,13 @@

- (b) the supplier was an excluded or excludable supplier—

- (i) under section 57[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/a/2023-12-26) or [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/a/2023-12-26) by virtue of a relevant exclusion ground, or

- (ii) on the basis of being on the debarment list by virtue of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security).

- (i) under section 57[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/a/2024-01-19) or [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/a/2024-01-19) by virtue of a relevant exclusion ground, or

- (ii) on the basis of being on the debarment list by virtue of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security).

- (2) The contracting authority must, before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day on which the tender was disregarded or the supplier excluded, replaced or removed, give notice of that fact to the relevant appropriate authority.

- (3) A notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/59/2/2023-12-26) must set out—

- (3) A notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/59/2/2024-01-19) must set out—

- (a) any relevant exclusion ground that the authority considers applies to the supplier, and

@@ -1967,13 +1967,13 @@

- (b) the outcome of any proceedings within paragraph (a).

- (5) Notice under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/59/4/2023-12-26)(a) or (b) must be given before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day the proceedings concerned are commenced or determined.

- (5) Notice under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/59/4/2024-01-19)(a) or (b) must be given before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day the proceedings concerned are commenced or determined.

- (6) In this section—

- “*exclusion ground*” means a mandatory exclusion ground or a discretionary exclusion ground;

- “*relevant exclusion ground*” means any exclusion ground except the one listed in paragraph [43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/43/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (failure to cooperate with investigation);

- “*relevant exclusion ground*” means any exclusion ground except the one listed in paragraph [43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/43/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (failure to cooperate with investigation);

- “*relevant appropriate authority*” means— if the contracting authority is a devolved Welsh authority, the Welsh Ministers; if the contracting authority is a transferred Northern Ireland authority, the Northern Ireland department that the contracting authority considers it most appropriate to notify; in any other case, a Minister of the Crown.

@@ -2011,7 +2011,7 @@

- (b) to give such other assistance in connection with the investigation as is reasonable in the circumstances and is specified in the notice.

- (5) A contracting authority must comply with a notice under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/4/2023-12-26) before the end of the period specified in the notice.

- (5) A contracting authority must comply with a notice under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/4/2024-01-19) before the end of the period specified in the notice.

- (6) The appropriate authority may by notice request that the supplier concerned, or a connected person in relation to the supplier—

@@ -2019,11 +2019,11 @@

- (b) give such other assistance in connection with the investigation as is reasonable in the circumstances and is specified in the notice, before the end of the period so specified.

- (7) A notice under subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/6/2023-12-26) must set out the potential consequences for the supplier of non-compliance with the request (see paragraph [43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/43/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6).

- (7) A notice under subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/6/2024-01-19) must set out the potential consequences for the supplier of non-compliance with the request (see paragraph [43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/43/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6).

- (8) In this section—

- “*relevant documents*” means documents or other information that— are specified or described in a notice under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/4/2023-12-26) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/6/2023-12-26), and are in the possession or control of the recipient of the notice;

- “*relevant documents*” means documents or other information that— are specified or described in a notice under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/4/2024-01-19) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/60/6/2024-01-19), and are in the possession or control of the recipient of the notice;

- “*relevant exclusion ground*” has the meaning given in section 59.

@@ -2047,7 +2047,7 @@

- (c) publish it.

Paragraphs (b) and (c) are subject to subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/61/5/2023-12-26).

Paragraphs (b) and (c) are subject to subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/61/5/2024-01-19).

- (4) The report must, in particular, set out whether the Minister is satisfied that the supplier is, by virtue of a relevant exclusion ground, an excluded or excludable supplier, and if the Minister is so satisfied—

@@ -2055,11 +2055,11 @@

- (i) whether it is a mandatory or discretionary ground,

- (ii) the date on which the Minister expects the ground to cease to apply (see paragraph [44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 and paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/15/2023-12-26) of Schedule 7), and

- (ii) the date on which the Minister expects the ground to cease to apply (see paragraph [44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 and paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/15/2024-01-19) of Schedule 7), and

- (iii) whether the Minister intends to make an entry to the debarment list,

- (b) in respect of the exclusion ground in paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (if applicable), the description of contracts in relation to which the Minister—

- (b) in respect of the exclusion ground in paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (if applicable), the description of contracts in relation to which the Minister—

- (i) is satisfied the ground applies, and

@@ -2067,7 +2067,7 @@

- (c) in each case, the Minister’s reasons.

- (5) If the Minister considers it necessary to do so for a purpose mentioned in subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/61/6/2023-12-26), the Minister may—

- (5) If the Minister considers it necessary to do so for a purpose mentioned in subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/61/6/2024-01-19), the Minister may—

- (a) remove information from a report before publishing it or giving it to the supplier concerned;

@@ -2093,13 +2093,13 @@

##### 62

- (1) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/3/2023-12-26) applies where a Minister of the Crown—

- (1) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/3/2024-01-19) applies where a Minister of the Crown—

- (a) has conducted an investigation under section 60 or considered the findings of such an investigation conducted by the Welsh Ministers or a Northern Ireland department, and

- (b) is satisfied that the supplier is, by virtue of the application of a relevant exclusion ground, an excluded or excludable supplier.

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/3/2023-12-26) also applies where a Minister of the Crown has made a determination as mentioned in paragraph [43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/43/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 in relation to a supplier (mandatory exclusion ground for failing to cooperate with investigation).

- (2) Subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/3/2024-01-19) also applies where a Minister of the Crown has made a determination as mentioned in paragraph [43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/43/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 in relation to a supplier (mandatory exclusion ground for failing to cooperate with investigation).

- (3) The Minister may enter the supplier’s name on a list kept by a Minister of the Crown for the purposes of this section and, as part of that entry, must include the relevant debarment information.

@@ -2109,9 +2109,9 @@

- (b) whether the exclusion ground is mandatory or discretionary;

- (c) in the case of an entry made on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), a description of the contracts in relation to which the supplier is to be an excluded supplier;

- (d) the date on which the Minister expects the exclusion ground to cease to apply (see paragraph [44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 and paragraph 15 of Schedule 7).

- (c) in the case of an entry made on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), a description of the contracts in relation to which the supplier is to be an excluded supplier;

- (d) the date on which the Minister expects the exclusion ground to cease to apply (see paragraph [44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 and paragraph 15 of Schedule 7).

- (5) Before entering a supplier’s name on the debarment list, the Minister must give notice to the supplier setting out—

@@ -2139,9 +2139,9 @@

- (b) may remove an entry from the debarment list,

- (c) in the case of an entry added on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), may revise an entry to remove a description of contracts, and

- (d) may revise a date indicated under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/4/2023-12-26)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/4/d/2023-12-26).

- (c) in the case of an entry added on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), may revise an entry to remove a description of contracts, and

- (d) may revise a date indicated under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/4/2024-01-19)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/4/d/2024-01-19).

- (9) If a Minister of the Crown voluntarily removes or revises an entry in connection with proceedings under section 65 (debarment decisions: appeals), a Minister of the Crown may reinstate the entry only after the proceedings have been determined, discontinued or otherwise disposed of.

@@ -2149,7 +2149,7 @@

- (a) remove an entry if the Minister is satisfied that the supplier is not an excluded or excludable supplier by virtue of the ground stated in the entry;

- (b) in the case of an entry added on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), revise the entry to remove a description of contracts if the Minister is satisfied the exclusion ground in that paragraph does not apply in relation to contracts of that description.

- (b) in the case of an entry added on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security), revise the entry to remove a description of contracts if the Minister is satisfied the exclusion ground in that paragraph does not apply in relation to contracts of that description.

- (11) A Minister of the Crown must publish the debarment list (including any amended list).

@@ -2167,19 +2167,19 @@

- (1) A supplier may apply to the court for suspension of the Minister’s decision to enter the supplier’s name on the debarment list.

- (2) Proceedings under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/63/1/2023-12-26) must be brought during the debarment standstill period.

- (2) Proceedings under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/63/1/2024-01-19) must be brought during the debarment standstill period.

- (3) The court may make an order to—

- (a) suspend the Minister’s decision to enter the supplier’s name on the debarment list until—

- (i) the period referred to in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/24/2/2023-12-26)(c) of section 65 (appeals) ends without proceedings having been brought, or

- (i) the period referred to in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/24/2/2024-01-19)(c) of section 65 (appeals) ends without proceedings having been brought, or

- (ii) proceedings under that section are determined, discontinued or otherwise disposed of, and

- (b) if relevant, require that an entry in respect of the supplier be temporarily removed from the debarment list.

- (4) In considering whether to make an order under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/63/3/2023-12-26), the court must have regard to—

- (4) In considering whether to make an order under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/63/3/2024-01-19), the court must have regard to—

- (a) the public interest in, among other things, ensuring that public contracts are not awarded to suppliers that pose a risk,

@@ -2205,7 +2205,7 @@

- (i) since the entry was made or, where relevant, revised, or

- (ii) in a case where the supplier has made a previous application under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/64/1/2023-12-26) in relation to the entry or, where relevant, revision, since the most recent application that was considered by the Minister was made, or

- (ii) in a case where the supplier has made a previous application under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/64/1/2024-01-19) in relation to the entry or, where relevant, revision, since the most recent application that was considered by the Minister was made, or

- (b) the application is otherwise accompanied by significant information that has not previously been considered by a Minister of the Crown.

@@ -2223,13 +2223,13 @@

- (a) to enter the supplier’s name on the debarment list,

- (b) to indicate contracts of a particular description as part of an entry made in respect of the supplier on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security),

- (c) to indicate a particular date as part of an entry in respect of the supplier under section 62[(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/4/d/2023-12-26), or

- (b) to indicate contracts of a particular description as part of an entry made in respect of the supplier on the basis of paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security),

- (c) to indicate a particular date as part of an entry in respect of the supplier under section 62[(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/62/4/d/2024-01-19), or

- (d) not to remove or revise an entry made in respect of the supplier following an application under section 64 (application for removal).

- (2) Proceedings under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/1/2023-12-26)—

- (2) Proceedings under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/1/2024-01-19)—

- (a) may only be brought by a United Kingdom supplier or a treaty state supplier,

@@ -2237,17 +2237,17 @@

- (c) must be commenced before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day on which the supplier first knew, or ought to have known, about the Minister’s decision.

- (3) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/4/2023-12-26) applies if, in proceedings under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/1/a/2023-12-26) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/1/b/2023-12-26), the court is satisfied that—

- (3) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/4/2024-01-19) applies if, in proceedings under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/1/a/2024-01-19) or [(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/1/b/2024-01-19), the court is satisfied that—

- (a) the Minister made a material mistake of law, and

- (b) in consequence of the mistake, a contracting authority excluded the supplier from participating in a competitive tendering procedure, or other selection process, in reliance on section 57[(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/b/2023-12-26) or [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/b/2023-12-26).

- (b) in consequence of the mistake, a contracting authority excluded the supplier from participating in a competitive tendering procedure, or other selection process, in reliance on section 57[(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/1/b/2024-01-19) or [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/57/2/b/2024-01-19).

- (4) The court may make one or more of the following orders—

- (a) an order setting aside the Minister’s decision;

- (b) an order to compensate the supplier for any costs incurred by the supplier in relation to participating in the procedure or process referred to in subsection [(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/65/3/b/2023-12-26).

- (5) Otherwise, if the court is satisfied that the Minister made a material mistake of law, the court may make an order setting aside the Minister’s decision.

@@ -2255,7 +2255,7 @@

- “*the court*” has the meaning given in section 63 (interim relief);

- the reference to a supplier being excluded includes a reference to— the supplier’s tender being disregarded under section 26; the supplier becoming an excluded supplier for the purposes of section 41(1)(a), 43[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/43/1/2023-12-26) or 45(6)(a).

#### Electronic invoicing: implied term

@@ -2281,7 +2281,7 @@

##### 67

- (1) The term set out in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/67/2/2023-12-26) is implied into every public contract entered into by a contracting authority.

- (1) The term set out in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/67/2/2024-01-19) is implied into every public contract entered into by a contracting authority.

- (2) The contracting authority must accept and process for payment any electronic invoice issued to the authority for payment under the contract which is—

@@ -2289,7 +2289,7 @@

- (b) not disputed by the authority.

- (3) For the purposes of the term in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/67/2/2023-12-26)—

- (3) For the purposes of the term in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/67/2/2024-01-19)—

- “*electronic invoice*” means an invoice which is issued, transmitted and received in a structured electronic format that allows for its automatic and electronic processing;

@@ -2311,13 +2311,13 @@

- (7) An appropriate authority may by regulations amend this section for the purpose of changing what it means for an invoice to be in the required electronic form.

- (8) Before making regulations under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/67/7/2023-12-26), an appropriate authority must consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate.

- (8) Before making regulations under subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/67/7/2024-01-19), an appropriate authority must consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate.

#### Implied payment terms in public contracts

##### 68

- (1) The terms in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2023-12-26) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/5/2023-12-26) are implied into every public contract entered into by a contracting authority, except a public contract that is—

- (1) The terms in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2024-01-19) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/5/2024-01-19) are implied into every public contract entered into by a contracting authority, except a public contract that is—

- (a) a concession contract,

@@ -2331,7 +2331,7 @@

- (b) if later, the day on which the payment falls due in accordance with the invoice.

- (3) The term in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2023-12-26) does not apply if the contracting authority—

- (3) The term in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2024-01-19) does not apply if the contracting authority—

- (a) considers the invoice invalid, or

@@ -2343,13 +2343,13 @@

- (b) it disputes the invoice.

- (5) A contracting authority may rely on a payment made by a third party to satisfy the term in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2023-12-26) only with the agreement of the payee.

- (6) Any term purporting to restrict or override the terms implied by this section is without effect.

- (7) But nothing in this section prohibits the parties to a contract from agreeing that a sum due under the contract must be paid earlier than would be required by the term in subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2023-12-26).

- (8) For the purposes of the terms in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2023-12-26) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/5/2023-12-26), an invoice is valid if—

- (8) For the purposes of the terms in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/2/2024-01-19) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/5/2024-01-19), an invoice is valid if—

- (a) it is an electronic invoice issued in the required electronic form, or

@@ -2401,7 +2401,7 @@

- (4) A Minister of the Crown or the Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision about the preparation of a payments compliance notice, including provision requiring that the notice must be approved by a person of a description specified in the regulations.

- (5) In subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/69/2/2023-12-26), “*specified information*” means information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (5) In subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/69/2/2024-01-19), “*specified information*” means information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (6) This section does not apply—

@@ -2449,7 +2449,7 @@

##### 71

- (1) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/2/2023-12-26) applies where a contracting authority has set key performance indicators in accordance with section 52[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/52/1/2023-12-26).

- (1) Subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/2/2024-01-19) applies where a contracting authority has set key performance indicators in accordance with section 52[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/52/1/2024-01-19).

- (2) At least once in every period of twelve months during the life-cycle of the contract and on termination of the contract the contracting authority must —

@@ -2457,7 +2457,7 @@

- (b) publish information specified in regulations under section 95 in relation to that assessment.

- (3) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/5/2023-12-26) applies if—

- (3) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/5/2024-01-19) applies if—

- (a) a supplier has breached a public contract, and

@@ -2469,7 +2469,7 @@

- (iii) a settlement agreement between the supplier and the contracting authority.

- (4) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/5/2023-12-26) also applies if a contracting authority considers that a supplier—

- (4) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/5/2024-01-19) also applies if a contracting authority considers that a supplier—

- (a) is not performing a public contract to the authority’s satisfaction,

@@ -2485,7 +2485,7 @@

- (c) any other information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/5/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a light touch contract.

- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/71/5/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a light touch contract.

- (7) This section does not apply to private utilities.

@@ -2503,7 +2503,7 @@

- (i) indicated to a contracting authority that it intended to sub-contract all or part of a public contract to another supplier, and

- (ii) relied on that other supplier to satisfy any conditions of participation (see section 22[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/8/2023-12-26)).

- (ii) relied on that other supplier to satisfy any conditions of participation (see section 22[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/8/2024-01-19)).

- (2) The contracting authority may direct that the supplier enter into a legally binding arrangement with the other supplier for the purpose of that supplier performing all or part of the contract (as required or indicated).

@@ -2511,27 +2511,27 @@

- (a) choose not to enter into the contract with the supplier,

- (b) where subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/1/b/2023-12-26) applies, direct the supplier to enter into a legally binding arrangement with another appropriate supplier, or

- (b) where subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/1/b/2024-01-19) applies, direct the supplier to enter into a legally binding arrangement with another appropriate supplier, or

- (c) if the contract has already been entered into, terminate the contract.

- (4) In subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/3/2023-12-26), an “*appropriate supplier*” means a supplier that—

- (4) In subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/3/2024-01-19), an “*appropriate supplier*” means a supplier that—

- (a) is not an excluded supplier, and

- (b) could have been relied on in place of the supplier referred to in subsection [(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/1/b/ii/2023-12-26).

- (5) In subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/a/2023-12-26), the reference to a condition of award includes, in the case of a direct award, any condition attaching to the award of a contract.

- (6) For the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/1/2023-12-26), a supplier is not to be treated as having relied on another supplier to satisfy conditions of participation if the conditions were satisfied by the first supplier alone.

- (b) could have been relied on in place of the supplier referred to in subsection [(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/1/b/ii/2024-01-19).

- (5) In subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/22/1/a/2024-01-19), the reference to a condition of award includes, in the case of a direct award, any condition attaching to the award of a contract.

- (6) For the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/72/1/2024-01-19), a supplier is not to be treated as having relied on another supplier to satisfy conditions of participation if the conditions were satisfied by the first supplier alone.

#### Implied payment terms in sub-contracts

##### 73

- (1) The terms in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/2/2023-12-26) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/5/2023-12-26) of section 68 (implied payment terms in public contracts) are implied into every public sub-contract.

- (2) But for the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/73/1/2023-12-26)—

- (1) The terms in subsections [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/31/2/2024-01-19) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/68/5/2024-01-19) of section 68 (implied payment terms in public contracts) are implied into every public sub-contract.

- (2) But for the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/73/1/2024-01-19)—

- (a) references in those terms to the contracting authority are to be read as references to the person to whom goods, services or works are supplied under the public sub-contract, and

@@ -2591,17 +2591,17 @@

- (5) In this section, a reference to a modification changing the scope of a contract is a reference to a modification providing for the supply of goods, services or works of a kind not already provided for in the contract.

- (6) For the purposes of subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/4/2023-12-26), the “aggregated value of below-threshold modifications” is the amount of the estimated value of the contract after modification that is attributable to below-threshold modifications.

- (7) Subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/8/2023-12-26) applies if, on modifying a public contract under this section, a contracting authority considers that—

- (6) For the purposes of subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/4/2024-01-19), the “aggregated value of below-threshold modifications” is the amount of the estimated value of the contract after modification that is attributable to below-threshold modifications.

- (7) Subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/8/2024-01-19) applies if, on modifying a public contract under this section, a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) the modification could reasonably have been made together with another modification made to the contract under this section, and

- (b) that single modification would not have been permitted under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/1/2023-12-26).

- (8) The modification is to be treated as not within subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/1/2023-12-26).

- (9) Except as provided for in paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/9/2023-12-26) of Schedule 8 (modification permitted on corporate restructuring), a contracting authority may not modify a public contract so as to change the supplier.

- (b) that single modification would not have been permitted under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/1/2024-01-19).

- (8) The modification is to be treated as not within subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/1/2024-01-19).

- (9) Except as provided for in paragraph [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/9/2024-01-19) of Schedule 8 (modification permitted on corporate restructuring), a contracting authority may not modify a public contract so as to change the supplier.

- (10) Part 3 does not apply in relation to a contract to modify a contract where the modification is made in accordance with this section.

@@ -2611,7 +2611,7 @@

- (1) Before modifying a public contract or a convertible contract (see section 74(1)), a contracting authority must publish a contract change notice.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/1/2023-12-26) does not apply if—

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/1/2024-01-19) does not apply if—

- (a) the modification increases or decreases the estimated value of the contract by—

@@ -2629,13 +2629,13 @@

- (b) any other information specified in regulations under section 95.

- (4) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/5/2023-12-26) applies if, on making a modification within subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/2/a/2023-12-26) or [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/2/b/2023-12-26), a contracting authority considers that—

- (4) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/5/2024-01-19) applies if, on making a modification within subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/2/a/2024-01-19) or [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/2/b/2024-01-19), a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) the modification could reasonably have been made together with an earlier modification of the contract, and

- (b) subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/1/2023-12-26) would have applied to that single modification.

- (5) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/1/2023-12-26) is to be treated as applying to the modification.

- (b) subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/1/2024-01-19) would have applied to that single modification.

- (5) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/75/1/2024-01-19) is to be treated as applying to the modification.

- (6) This section does not apply in relation to a modification of a contract that—

@@ -2663,7 +2663,7 @@

##### 77

- (1) Before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which a contracting authority makes a qualifying modification under section 74[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/1/2023-12-26), the authority must publish a copy of—

- (a) the contract as modified, or

@@ -2675,7 +2675,7 @@

- (b) which modifies, or results in, a public contract with an estimated value of more than £5 million.

- (3) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/77/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a modification of a contract that—

- (3) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/77/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a modification of a contract that—

- (a) was awarded by a devolved Welsh authority, unless it was awarded as part of a procurement under a reserved procurement arrangement, or

@@ -2699,11 +2699,11 @@

- (c) a supplier (other than an associated person) to which the supplier is sub-contracting the performance of all or part of the public contract is an excluded or excludable supplier.

- (3) The termination ground in subsection [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/c/2023-12-26) is not available unless—

- (a) the contracting authority requested information under section 28[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/a/2023-12-26) (information about sub-contractors) in relation to the award of the public contract, and

- (b) subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/4/2023-12-26), [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/5/2023-12-26) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/6/2023-12-26) applies.

- (3) The termination ground in subsection [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/c/2024-01-19) is not available unless—

- (a) the contracting authority requested information under section 28[(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/a/2024-01-19) (information about sub-contractors) in relation to the award of the public contract, and

- (b) subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/4/2024-01-19), [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/5/2024-01-19) or [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/6/2024-01-19) applies.

- (4) This subsection applies if, before awarding the public contract, the contracting authority did not know the supplier intended to sub-contract the performance of all or part of the contract.

@@ -2713,7 +2713,7 @@

- (b) before awarding the contract the contracting authority—

- (i) sought to determine whether that was the case in accordance with section 28[(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/b/2023-12-26), but

- (i) sought to determine whether that was the case in accordance with section 28[(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/1/b/2024-01-19), but

- (ii) did not know that it was.

@@ -2721,11 +2721,11 @@

- (a) the sub-contractor is an excluded or excludable supplier under section 57(1)(a) or (2)(a),

- (b) the contracting authority requested information about the sub-contractor under section 28[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2023-12-26), and

- (b) the contracting authority requested information about the sub-contractor under section 28[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/28/2/2024-01-19), and

- (c) before awarding the contract, the contracting authority did not know that the sub-contractor was an excluded or excludable supplier.

- (7) Before terminating a contract by reference to the term implied by subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/1/2023-12-26), a contracting authority must—

- (7) Before terminating a contract by reference to the term implied by subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/1/2024-01-19), a contracting authority must—

- (a) notify the supplier of its intention to terminate,

@@ -2737,17 +2737,17 @@

- (ii) the authority’s decision to terminate.

- (8) Before terminating a contract by reference to the fact that a supplier to which the supplier is sub-contracting is an excluded or excludable supplier (whether under subsection [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/b/2023-12-26) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/c/2023-12-26)), a contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to—

- (8) Before terminating a contract by reference to the fact that a supplier to which the supplier is sub-contracting is an excluded or excludable supplier (whether under subsection [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/b/2024-01-19) or [(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/c/2024-01-19)), a contracting authority must give the supplier reasonable opportunity to—

- (a) cease sub-contracting to the excluded or excludable supplier, and

- (b) if necessary, find an alternative supplier to which to sub-contract.

- (9) A public contract may contain provision about restitution and other matters ancillary to the termination of the contract by reference to the term implied by subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/1/2023-12-26).

- (10) But any term purporting to restrict or override the implied term is without effect.

- (11) In subsection [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/b/2023-12-26), the reference to a supplier becoming an excludable supplier includes a reference to—

- (11) In subsection [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/78/2/b/2024-01-19), the reference to a supplier becoming an excludable supplier includes a reference to—

- (a) a supplier becoming an excludable supplier on the basis of a discretionary exclusion ground that—

@@ -2763,17 +2763,17 @@

##### 79

- (1) A relevant contracting authority may not terminate a contract by reference to the implied term in section 78 on the basis of the discretionary exclusion ground in paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2023-12-26) of Schedule 7 (threat to national security) unless—

- (1) A relevant contracting authority may not terminate a contract by reference to the implied term in section 78 on the basis of the discretionary exclusion ground in paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2024-01-19) of Schedule 7 (threat to national security) unless—

- (a) the authority has notified a Minister of the Crown of its intention, and

- (b) the Minister considers that—

- (i) the supplier or sub-contractor is an excludable supplier by reference to paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2023-12-26) of Schedule 7, and

- (i) the supplier or sub-contractor is an excludable supplier by reference to paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2024-01-19) of Schedule 7, and

- (ii) the contract should be terminated.

- (2) A relevant contracting authority may not terminate a contract by reference to the implied term in section 78 on the basis of the mandatory exclusion ground in paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security) unless the authority has notified a Minister of the Crown of its intention.

- (2) A relevant contracting authority may not terminate a contract by reference to the implied term in section 78 on the basis of the mandatory exclusion ground in paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) of Schedule 6 (threat to national security) unless the authority has notified a Minister of the Crown of its intention.

- (3) In this section, a “*relevant contracting authority*” means a contracting authority other than—

@@ -2811,7 +2811,7 @@

- (a) to private utilities, or

## PART 5 — Conflicts of interest

@@ -2849,7 +2849,7 @@

- (2) Reasonable steps may include requiring a supplier to take reasonable steps.

- (3) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/82/4/2023-12-26) applies if a contracting authority considers that—

- (3) Subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/82/4/2024-01-19) applies if a contracting authority considers that—

- (a) a conflict of interest puts a supplier at an unfair advantage in relation to the award of a public contract, and

@@ -2895,7 +2895,7 @@

- (c) when publishing any relevant notice, confirm that a conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised in accordance with this section.

- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/83/5/2023-12-26) does not apply after—

- (6) Subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/83/5/2024-01-19) does not apply after—

- (a) a contracting authority has given notice of its decision not to award the contract (under section 55),

@@ -2917,7 +2917,7 @@

- “*relevant notice*” means— a tender notice, a transparency notice, a dynamic market notice in relation to the establishment of a dynamic market, a contract details notice relating to a public contract, or a contract change notice;

- “terminated” is to be understood by reference to section 80[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/80/3/2023-12-26).

- “terminated” is to be understood by reference to section 80[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/80/3/2024-01-19).

## PART 6 — Below-threshold contracts

@@ -2953,7 +2953,7 @@

- (b) technical ability.

- (3) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a works contract if the contract has an estimated value of—

- (3) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a works contract if the contract has an estimated value of—

- (a) in the case of a contract to be awarded by a central government authority, not less than £138,760, or

@@ -2979,7 +2979,7 @@

- (b) consider whether such barriers can be removed or reduced.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/86/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to the award of a contract in accordance with a framework.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/86/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to the award of a contract in accordance with a framework.

#### Regulated below-threshold contracts: notices

@@ -2987,7 +2987,7 @@

- (1) A contracting authority may not advertise for the purpose of inviting tenders in relation to the award of a notifiable below-threshold contract without first publishing a below-threshold tender notice.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/87/1/2023-12-26) does not apply if a contracting authority advertises only for the purpose of inviting tenders from particular or pre-selected suppliers.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/87/1/2024-01-19) does not apply if a contracting authority advertises only for the purpose of inviting tenders from particular or pre-selected suppliers.

- (3) As soon as reasonably practicable after entering into a notifiable below-threshold contract, a contracting authority must publish a contract details notice.

@@ -3015,7 +3015,7 @@

##### 88

- (1) The terms in subsections (2) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/5/2023-12-26) are implied into every regulated below-threshold contract entered into by a contracting authority.

- (1) The terms in subsections (2) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/5/2024-01-19) are implied into every regulated below-threshold contract entered into by a contracting authority.

- (2) Any sum due to be paid under the contract by the contracting authority must be paid before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with—

@@ -3037,7 +3037,7 @@

- (5) A contracting authority may rely on a payment made by a third party to satisfy the term in subsection (2) only with the agreement of the payee.

- (6) For the purposes of the terms in subsections (2) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/5/2023-12-26), an invoice is valid if it sets out the minimum required information and meets any other requirement set out in the contract.

- (6) For the purposes of the terms in subsections (2) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/5/2024-01-19), an invoice is valid if it sets out the minimum required information and meets any other requirement set out in the contract.

- (7) The minimum required information is—

@@ -3049,9 +3049,9 @@

- (d) a unique identification number.

- (8) The terms in subsections (2) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/5/2023-12-26) are also implied into any contract that is wholly or substantially for the purpose of performing (or contributing to the performance of) all or any part of the contract referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/1/2023-12-26).

- (9) But for the purpose of subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/8/2023-12-26), references in those terms to the contracting authority are to be read as references to the person to whom goods, services or works are supplied for the purpose of performing (or contributing to the performance of) all or any part of the contract referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/1/2023-12-26).

- (8) The terms in subsections (2) to [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/5/2024-01-19) are also implied into any contract that is wholly or substantially for the purpose of performing (or contributing to the performance of) all or any part of the contract referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/1/2024-01-19).

- (9) But for the purpose of subsection [(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/8/2024-01-19), references in those terms to the contracting authority are to be read as references to the person to whom goods, services or works are supplied for the purpose of performing (or contributing to the performance of) all or any part of the contract referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/88/1/2024-01-19).

- (10) Any term purporting to restrict or override the terms implied by this section is without effect.

@@ -3085,7 +3085,7 @@

- (b) removing, or amending a reference to, an international agreement.

- (4) In subsection [(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/89/3/a/2023-12-26), the reference to being a signatory to an international agreement includes a reference to having—

- (4) In subsection [(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/89/3/a/2024-01-19), the reference to being a signatory to an international agreement includes a reference to having—

- (a) exchanged instruments, where the exchange constitutes the agreement;

@@ -3121,7 +3121,7 @@

- (5) In this section, a “*treaty state*” means a state, territory or organisation of states or territories that is party to an international agreement specified in Schedule 9, other than the United Kingdom.

- (6) And, in subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/90/2/a/2023-12-26), a treaty state is a supplier’s treaty state if the supplier is entitled to the benefits of such an international agreement by reference to that treaty state being party to the agreement.

- (6) And, in subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/90/2/a/2024-01-19), a treaty state is a supplier’s treaty state if the supplier is entitled to the benefits of such an international agreement by reference to that treaty state being party to the agreement.

- (7) In this Act, “*United Kingdom supplier*” means a supplier that is—

@@ -3145,7 +3145,7 @@

- (3) Regulations under subsection (1) may not be made unless a Minister of the Crown considers, or the Scottish Ministers consider, that the regulations are necessary in order to ratify or comply with an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a signatory.

- (4) In subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/91/3/2023-12-26), the reference to being a signatory to an international agreement includes a reference to having—

- (4) In subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/91/3/2024-01-19), the reference to being a signatory to an international agreement includes a reference to having—

- (a) exchanged instruments, where the exchange constitutes the agreement;

@@ -3157,7 +3157,7 @@

- (b) a reference to discrimination is a reference to discrimination as defined in section 90.

- (6) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/91/1/2023-12-26) may modify primary legislation (whenever passed).

- (6) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/91/1/2024-01-19) may modify primary legislation (whenever passed).

#### Trade disputes

@@ -3167,7 +3167,7 @@

- (2) An appropriate authority or the Scottish Ministers may by regulations make such provision relating to procurement as the authority considers, or the Scottish Ministers consider, appropriate in consequence of the dispute.

- (3) Any provision made by the Scottish Ministers under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/92/2/2023-12-26) must relate to procurement—

- (3) Any provision made by the Scottish Ministers under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/92/2/2024-01-19) must relate to procurement—

- (a) carried out by devolved Scottish authorities, or

@@ -3175,7 +3175,7 @@

- (4) Regulations under this section may include provision modifying primary legislation, whenever passed (including this Act).

- (5) In subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/92/1/2023-12-26), the reference to an international agreement specified in Schedule 9 does not include a reference to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the one part, and the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the other part, signed at Brussels and London on 30 December 2020.

- (5) In subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/92/1/2024-01-19), the reference to an international agreement specified in Schedule 9 does not include a reference to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the one part, and the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the other part, signed at Brussels and London on 30 December 2020.

## PART 8 — Information and notices: general provision

@@ -3185,7 +3185,7 @@

- (1) This section applies in relation to any contracting authority that considers that, in the coming financial year, it will pay more than £100 million under relevant contracts.

- (2) A contracting authority must publish a pipeline notice before the end of the period of 56 days beginning with the first day of the financial year referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/93/1/2023-12-26).

- (3) A “*pipeline notice*” means a notice setting out specified information about any public contract with an estimated value of more than £2 million in respect of which the contracting authority intends to publish a tender notice or transparency notice during the reporting period.

@@ -3195,7 +3195,7 @@

- “*relevant contracts*” means any contracts for the supply of goods, services or works to the contracting authority other than exempted contracts;

- “*reporting period*” means the period of 18 months beginning with the first day of the financial year referred to in subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/93/1/2023-12-26);

- “*specified information*” means information specified in regulations under section 95.

@@ -3227,9 +3227,9 @@

- (a) the fact that information is being withheld, and

- (b) whether it is being withheld under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/94/1/a/2023-12-26) or [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/94/1/b/2023-12-26).

- (4) A contracting authority is not required to publish or notify someone under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/94/3/2023-12-26) if the authority is satisfied that it would be contrary to the interests of national security to do so.

- (b) whether it is being withheld under subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/94/1/a/2024-01-19) or [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/94/1/b/2024-01-19).

- (4) A contracting authority is not required to publish or notify someone under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/94/3/2024-01-19) if the authority is satisfied that it would be contrary to the interests of national security to do so.

#### Notices, documents and information: regulations and online system

@@ -3257,7 +3257,7 @@

- (4) A Minister of the Crown must make arrangements to establish and operate an online system for the purpose of publishing notices, documents and other information under this Act.

- (5) An online system established or operated under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/95/4/2023-12-26) must—

- (5) An online system established or operated under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/95/4/2024-01-19) must—

- (a) make notices, documents and other information published under this Act available free of charge, and

@@ -3281,13 +3281,13 @@

- (c) accessible to people with disabilities.

- (3) Subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/96/2/a/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to an electronic communications system used, or required to be used—

- (3) Subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/96/2/a/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to an electronic communications system used, or required to be used—

- (a) after the award of the public contract, or

- (b) in relation to a utilities dynamic market.

- (4) This section does not apply if the contracting authority is satisfied that electronic communication, or the use of an electronic communication system meeting the requirements of subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/96/2/2023-12-26), poses a particular security risk in the circumstances.

- (4) This section does not apply if the contracting authority is satisfied that electronic communication, or the use of an electronic communication system meeting the requirements of subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/96/2/2024-01-19), poses a particular security risk in the circumstances.

- (5) In this section, “*electronic communication system*” includes any electronic system used for the purpose of communication with suppliers.

@@ -3297,7 +3297,7 @@

- (1) An appropriate authority may by regulations make provision requiring certain information to be shared in a particular way, including through a specified online system.

- (2) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/97/1/2023-12-26) may require a contracting authority to—

- (2) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/97/1/2024-01-19) may require a contracting authority to—

- (a) share information in a particular way, or

@@ -3311,7 +3311,7 @@

- (1) A contracting authority must keep such records as the authority considers sufficient to explain a material decision made for the purpose of awarding or entering into a public contract.

- (2) For the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/98/1/2023-12-26), a decision is “material” if, under this Act, a contracting authority is required—

- (2) For the purposes of subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/98/1/2024-01-19), a decision is “material” if, under this Act, a contracting authority is required—

- (a) to publish or provide a notice, document or other information in relation to the decision, or

@@ -3413,7 +3413,7 @@

- (1) In proceedings under this Part, the court may make one or more of the following orders—

- (a) an order lifting or modifying the restriction in section 101[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/101/1/2023-12-26);

- (a) an order lifting or modifying the restriction in section 101[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/101/1/2024-01-19);

- (b) an order extending the restriction or imposing a similar restriction;

@@ -3445,7 +3445,7 @@

##### 103

- (1) This section applies if the court is satisfied that a decision made, or action taken, by a contracting authority breached the duty referred to in section 100[(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/100/1/2023-12-26) and—

- (a) the contract in relation to which the breach occurred has not been entered into, or

@@ -3465,7 +3465,7 @@

##### 104

- (a) the contract in relation to which the breach occurred has already been entered into, or

@@ -3477,7 +3477,7 @@

- (b) may, in any case, make an order for the award of damages.

- (3) The duty in subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/104/2/a/2023-12-26) does not apply if the court is satisfied that there is an overriding public interest in not setting aside the contract or modification (for example, in respect of defence or security interests or the continuing provision of public services).

- (3) The duty in subsection [(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/104/2/a/2024-01-19) does not apply if the court is satisfied that there is an overriding public interest in not setting aside the contract or modification (for example, in respect of defence or security interests or the continuing provision of public services).

- (4) In which case, the court may make an order reducing—

@@ -3515,19 +3515,19 @@

- (c) the contract was entered into or modified during a period of automatic suspension under section 101 or in breach of a court order;

- (d) in the case of a contract of a kind described in section 51[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/51/3/2023-12-26) (exceptions to mandatory standstill), the breach became apparent only on publication of a contract award notice;

- (d) in the case of a contract of a kind described in section 51[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/51/3/2024-01-19) (exceptions to mandatory standstill), the breach became apparent only on publication of a contract award notice;

- (e) in the case of a modification under section 74, the breach became apparent only on publication of a contract change notice;

- (f) the breach became apparent only after the contract was entered into or modified.

- (2) Subsection [(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/105/1/d/2023-12-26) does not apply if—

- (2) Subsection [(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/105/1/d/2024-01-19) does not apply if—

- (a) the contract award notice provided for a standstill period, and

- (b) the contract was not entered into before the end of that standstill period.

- (3) Subsection [(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/105/1/e/2023-12-26) does not apply if—

- (3) Subsection [(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/105/1/e/2024-01-19) does not apply if—

- (a) the contract change notice provided for a standstill period, and

@@ -3547,11 +3547,11 @@

- (2) A supplier must commence any other proceedings under this Part before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day on which the supplier first knew, or ought to have known, about the circumstances giving rise to the claim.

- (3) The court may make an order extending a time limit referred to in subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/1/a/2023-12-26) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/2/2023-12-26) if it considers there to be a good reason for doing so.

- (4) An order under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/3/2023-12-26) may not permit proceedings to be commenced after—

- (a) in the case of specified set-aside proceedings, the end of the period referred to in subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/1/b/2023-12-26), and

- (3) The court may make an order extending a time limit referred to in subsection [(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/1/a/2024-01-19) or [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/2/2024-01-19) if it considers there to be a good reason for doing so.

- (4) An order under subsection [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/3/2024-01-19) may not permit proceedings to be commenced after—

- (a) in the case of specified set-aside proceedings, the end of the period referred to in subsection [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/106/1/b/2024-01-19), and

- (b) in any case, the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the supplier first knew, or ought to have known, about the circumstances giving rise to the claim.

@@ -3591,7 +3591,7 @@

- (b) to give such other assistance in connection with the procurement investigation as is reasonable in the circumstances and is specified in the notice.

- (3) The relevant contracting authority must comply with a notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/108/2/2023-12-26) before the end of—

- (3) The relevant contracting authority must comply with a notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/108/2/2024-01-19) before the end of—

- (a) the period specified in the notice (which must be at least 30 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given), or

@@ -3601,11 +3601,11 @@

- (5) In this section—

- “*procurement investigation*” means an investigation under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/108/1/2023-12-26);

- “*procurement investigation*” means an investigation under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/108/1/2024-01-19);

- “*relevant contracting authority*” means a contracting authority other than— a Minister of the Crown or a government department; the Welsh Ministers; a Northern Ireland department; the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords; the Senedd Commission; the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission; a private utility;

- “*relevant documents*” means documents or other information that— are specified or described in a notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/108/2/2023-12-26), and are in the possession or control of the relevant contracting authority to which the notice is given;

- “*relevant documents*” means documents or other information that— are specified or described in a notice under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/108/2/2024-01-19), and are in the possession or control of the relevant contracting authority to which the notice is given;

- “*section 109 recommendation*” has the meaning given in section 109.

@@ -3661,7 +3661,7 @@

- (1) Where an appropriate authority has conducted a procurement investigation under section 108, the authority may publish guidance setting out what the authority considers to be the lessons of the matters considered in the procurement investigation for compliance with the requirements of this Act by contracting authorities generally.

- (2) In considering how to comply with the requirements of this Act, a contracting authority must have regard to relevant guidance published under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/110/1/2023-12-26).

- (3) In subsection (2), the reference to relevant guidance is a reference to guidance that could, in light of Part 11, be addressed to the contracting authority.

@@ -3697,7 +3697,7 @@

- (4) Other than in this section and section 127 (commencement), a reference in this Act to a devolved Welsh authority includes a reference to an authority that is to be treated as a devolved Welsh authority for the purposes of this Act.

- (5) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/111/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a power under sections 59 to 66 (debarment).

- (5) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/111/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a power under sections 59 to 66 (debarment).

- (6) In this section—

@@ -3735,7 +3735,7 @@

- (4) Other than in this section, a reference in this Act to a transferred Northern Ireland authority includes a reference to an authority that is to be treated as a transferred Northern Ireland authority for the purposes of this Act.

- (5) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/112/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a power under sections 59 to 66 (debarment).

- (5) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/112/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a power under sections 59 to 66 (debarment).

#### Minister of the Crown: restrictions on the exercise of powers

@@ -3747,7 +3747,7 @@

- (b) a transferred Northern Ireland procurement arrangement.

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/113/1/2023-12-26) does not apply in relation to a power under section 67 (electronic invoicing) or 110 (guidance following procurement investigation).

- (2) Subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/113/1/2024-01-19) does not apply in relation to a power under section 67 (electronic invoicing) or 110 (guidance following procurement investigation).

- (3) A Minister of the Crown may not make regulations under section 67 or section 125, or publish guidance under section 110, for the purpose of regulating a devolved Welsh authority without the consent of the Welsh Ministers, unless the regulations relate to, or the guidance relates to, procurement under—

@@ -3767,7 +3767,7 @@

- (b) a devolved Welsh procurement arrangement.

- (6) Subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/113/1/2023-12-26) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/113/4/2023-12-26) do not apply in relation to a power under—

- (6) Subsections [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/113/1/2024-01-19) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/113/4/2024-01-19) do not apply in relation to a power under—

- (a) sections 59 to 66 (debarment);

@@ -4069,7 +4069,7 @@

- (6) Any other statutory instrument containing regulations made by a Minister of the Crown under any provision of this Act, except section 127 (commencement), is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

- (7) Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/122/5/2023-12-26) cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

- (7) Regulations contained in a statutory instrument laid before Parliament under subsection [(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/122/5/2024-01-19) cease to have effect at the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the instrument is made unless, during that period, the instrument is approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

- (8) In calculating the period of 28 days, no account is to be taken of any whole days that fall within a period during which—

@@ -4077,7 +4077,7 @@

- (b) either House of Parliament is adjourned for more than four days.

- (9) If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/122/7/2023-12-26), that does not—

- (9) If regulations cease to have effect as a result of subsection [(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/122/7/2024-01-19), that does not—

- (a) affect the validity of anything previously done under the regulations, or

@@ -4201,7 +4201,7 @@

- (4) An appropriate authority may by regulations change the definition of “small and medium-sized enterprises”.

- (5) Regulations under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/123/4/2023-12-26) may amend this section.

- (5) Regulations under subsection [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/123/4/2024-01-19) may amend this section.

#### Index of defined expressions

@@ -4282,7 +4282,7 @@

- (1) An appropriate authority may by regulations make supplementary, incidental or consequential provision in connection with any provision of this Act.

- (2) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/125/1/2023-12-26) may modify primary legislation.

- (2) Regulations under subsection [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/125/1/2024-01-19) may modify primary legislation.

#### Extent

@@ -4298,7 +4298,7 @@

- (2) The remaining provisions of this Act come into force on such day as a Minister of the Crown may by regulations appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes.

- (3) A Minister of the Crown may not make specified regulations under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2/2023-12-26) without the consent of the Welsh Ministers.

- (3) A Minister of the Crown may not make specified regulations under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2/2024-01-19) without the consent of the Welsh Ministers.

- (4) In this section, “*specified regulations*” means regulations to bring into force provisions regulating procurement by a devolved Welsh authority other than procurement under—

@@ -4312,7 +4312,7 @@

- (6) A Minister of the Crown may by regulations make such provision as the Minister considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring that—

- (a) Parts 1 to 6 and 8 to 13, or particular provisions in those Parts, so far as not already brought into force under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2/2023-12-26) do not regulate procurement by a devolved Welsh authority other than procurement under—

- (a) Parts 1 to 6 and 8 to 13, or particular provisions in those Parts, so far as not already brought into force under subsection [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2/2024-01-19) do not regulate procurement by a devolved Welsh authority other than procurement under—

- (i) a reserved procurement arrangement, or

@@ -4320,7 +4320,7 @@

- (b) existing legislation continues to regulate procurement by devolved Welsh authorities and procurement under devolved Welsh procurement arrangements.

- (7) Regulations under subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/6/2023-12-26) may modify this Act.

- (7) Regulations under subsection [(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/6/2024-01-19) may modify this Act.

- (8) In this section—

@@ -4360,7 +4360,7 @@

| 11 | Contract for the supply of goods, services or works to a central government authority not within any other row | £138,760 |

| 12 | Contract for the supply of goods, services or works to a sub-central government authority not within any other row | £213,477 |

- (2) See section 7[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/3/2023-12-26) in relation to the application of the thresholds in the table to certain contracts concerning defence and security.

- (2) See section 7[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/3/2024-01-19) in relation to the application of the thresholds in the table to certain contracts concerning defence and security.

##### 2

@@ -4380,7 +4380,7 @@

- (a) any type of light touch contract in row 5, 7 or 8 of the table;

- (b) any type of defence and security contract in rows 1 to 3 where the amendment is not within paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/1/paragraph/2/2023-12-26).

- (b) any type of defence and security contract in rows 1 to 3 where the amendment is not within paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/1/paragraph/2/2024-01-19).

##### 4

@@ -4462,7 +4462,7 @@

- (5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(b), a person does not exercise a decisive influence on the activities of a person only by reason of being a director, officer or manager of the person acting in that capacity.

- (6) An appropriate authority may by regulations make provision about how a calculation as to the percentage of activities carried out by a person is to be made for the purposes of sub-paragraph [(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/2/paragraph/2/2/c/2023-12-26).

- (7) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(d)(i), one representative may represent more than one contracting authority.

@@ -4484,7 +4484,7 @@

- (b) in which no more than 20 per cent of the activities contemplated by the arrangement are intended to be carried out other than for the purposes of the authorities’ public functions.

- (3) An appropriate authority may by regulations make provision about how a calculation as to the percentage of activities carried out by a person is to be made for the purposes of sub-paragraph [(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2/b/2023-12-26).

- (4) In this paragraph, references to a contracting authority do not include references to a public undertaking or a private utility.

@@ -4746,7 +4746,7 @@

A contract that the contracting authority determines should not, in the interests of national security, be subject to this Act or a part of this Act.

#### Intelligence activities

#### Prototypes and development

##### 26

@@ -4876,7 +4876,7 @@

##### 3

- (1) Paragraph [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/3/paragraph/1/2023-12-26) does not apply to the estimation of the value of a concession contract.

- (1) Paragraph [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/3/paragraph/1/2024-01-19) does not apply to the estimation of the value of a concession contract.

- (2) A contracting authority must estimate the value of a concession contract as the maximum amount the supplier could expect to receive under or in connection with the contract including, where applicable, amounts already received.

@@ -4988,7 +4988,7 @@

- (3) The condition is that a person carrying out the activity would reasonably expect that more than 20 per cent of the water made available by the project, irrigation or land drainage is to be supplied as drinking water to a network within sub-paragraph (1)(a).

- (4) The supply of drinking water as mentioned in sub-paragraph [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/b/2023-12-26) is not a utility activity if—

- (4) The supply of drinking water as mentioned in sub-paragraph [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/b/2024-01-19) is not a utility activity if—

- (a) the person supplying it (the “operator”) is a private utility or a public undertaking,

@@ -5040,9 +5040,9 @@

In this Part of this Schedule—

- “*specified activity*” means an activity specified in paragraph [1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/1/1/2023-12-26), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/2023-12-26), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/2023-12-26) or 4;

- “*supply*” includes— production, but not the production of gas in the form of extraction (as to which, see paragraph [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/6/2023-12-26)), and generation and wholesale or retail sale.

- “*specified activity*” means an activity specified in paragraph [1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/1/1/2024-01-19), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/2/1/2024-01-19), [3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/3/1/2024-01-19) or 4;

- “*supply*” includes— production, but not the production of gas in the form of extraction (as to which, see paragraph [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/4/paragraph/6/2024-01-19)), and generation and wholesale or retail sale.

## PART 2 — Activities that are not utility activities

@@ -5106,7 +5106,7 @@

##### 3

In paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/2/2023-12-26), “*novel goods or services*” means goods or services designed or developed at the request of the contracting authority.

In paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/2/2024-01-19), “*novel goods or services*” means goods or services designed or developed at the request of the contracting authority.

#### Single suppliers

@@ -5154,7 +5154,7 @@

##### 9

In paragraphs [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/7/2023-12-26) and [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/8/2023-12-26)—

In paragraphs [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/7/2024-01-19) and [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/8/2024-01-19)—

- “*existing goods, services or works*” means goods, services or works already supplied, or contracted to be supplied, to the contracting authority;

@@ -5186,7 +5186,7 @@

- (e) become subject to a petition or application for any such procedures or arrangements, or

- (f) in any jurisdiction, been subject to a procedure or an application that corresponds to any procedure or application mentioned in paragraphs (a) to [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/12/e/2023-12-26).

#### Urgency

@@ -5200,7 +5200,7 @@

##### 14

For the purpose of paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/13/2023-12-26), urgency is unavoidable if it—

For the purpose of paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/13/2024-01-19), urgency is unavoidable if it—

- (a) is not attributable to any act or omission of the contracting authority, and

@@ -5210,11 +5210,11 @@

##### 15

The public contract is a contract for the supply of user choice services and the conditions in paragraph [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/17/2023-12-26) are met.

The public contract is a contract for the supply of user choice services and the conditions in paragraph [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/17/2024-01-19) are met.

##### 16

In paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2023-12-26), “*user choice services*” means services—

In paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/15/2024-01-19), “*user choice services*” means services—

- (a) that are of a kind specified in regulations under section 9 (light touch contracts),

@@ -5252,11 +5252,11 @@

- (a) there is another contract between the contracting authority and the supplier (the “existing contract”),

- (b) either of the conditions in sub-paragraphs [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/19/2/2023-12-26) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/19/3/2023-12-26) is met in relation to the new contract, and

- (b) either of the conditions in sub-paragraphs [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/19/2/2024-01-19) and [(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/19/3/2024-01-19) is met in relation to the new contract, and

- (c) the new contract would, if awarded directly, be a “qualifying defence contract” under section 14(2) of the Defence Reform Act 2014 (regulations relating to qualifying defence contracts).

- (2) The condition in this sub-paragraph is met if, treating the new contract as a modification of the existing contract, the new contract would not be a substantial modification of the existing contract within the meaning given in section 74[(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/74/3/2023-12-26).

- (3) The condition in this sub-paragraph is met if, treating the new contract as a modification of the existing contract, the new contract would be a modification of the existing contract of a kind described in—

@@ -5270,7 +5270,7 @@

- (a) the contract is a defence authority contract,

- (b) the contract is not a defence and security contract only by virtue of section 7[(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2023-12-26) (or, in the case of a framework, section 7[(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2023-12-26) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/2/2023-12-26)), and

- (b) the contract is not a defence and security contract only by virtue of section 7[(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2024-01-19) (or, in the case of a framework, section 7[(1)(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/1/g/2024-01-19) and [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/7/2/2024-01-19)), and

- (c) it is necessary for the contract to be awarded directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces.

@@ -5562,7 +5562,7 @@

- (b) which was a cartel (within the meaning given by paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 8A to that Act).

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/41/1/2023-12-26) does not apply if the CMA did not impose a penalty on the supplier or connected person in respect of the infringement because the supplier or connected person was an immunity recipient (within the meaning given by paragraph 14 of Schedule 8A to the Competition Act 1998).

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/41/1/2024-01-19) does not apply if the CMA did not impose a penalty on the supplier or connected person in respect of the infringement because the supplier or connected person was an immunity recipient (within the meaning given by paragraph 14 of Schedule 8A to the Competition Act 1998).

- (3) In this paragraph, references to the CMA include references to a regulator referred to in section 54(1) of the Competition Act 1998 in circumstances where it exercises functions concurrently with the CMA in accordance with that Act.

@@ -5572,9 +5572,9 @@

A mandatory exclusion ground applies to a supplier if the supplier or a connected person—

- (a) has been subject to a penalty or a decision by a regulator, court or other authority outside the United Kingdom, where the conduct giving rise to that penalty or decision is conduct that would give rise to a penalty or decision referred to in any of paragraphs [36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/36/2023-12-26) to [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/41/2023-12-26) if committed in the United Kingdom, in circumstances where the penalty or decision would be a mandatory exclusion ground, or

- (b) has had a tax advantage counteracted outside the United Kingdom, in circumstances where the supplier or connected person would have incurred a defeat of the kind referred to in paragraph [40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/40/2023-12-26) had the tax advantage arisen in respect of tax payable in the United Kingdom.

- (a) has been subject to a penalty or a decision by a regulator, court or other authority outside the United Kingdom, where the conduct giving rise to that penalty or decision is conduct that would give rise to a penalty or decision referred to in any of paragraphs [36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/36/2024-01-19) to [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/41/2024-01-19) if committed in the United Kingdom, in circumstances where the penalty or decision would be a mandatory exclusion ground, or

- (b) has had a tax advantage counteracted outside the United Kingdom, in circumstances where the supplier or connected person would have incurred a defeat of the kind referred to in paragraph [40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/40/2024-01-19) had the tax advantage arisen in respect of tax payable in the United Kingdom.

#### Failure to cooperate with investigation

@@ -5596,63 +5596,63 @@

- (1) In determining whether a mandatory exclusion ground applies to a supplier, the decision-maker must ignore any event that occurred before the five-year period ending with the date on which the determination is made.

This is subject to sub-paragraphs [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2/2023-12-26) to [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/4/2023-12-26).

- (2) In determining whether a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the following paragraphs applies to a supplier, sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/1/2023-12-26) applies whether the event occurred before or after the coming into force of this Schedule—

- (a) paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2023-12-26) (terrorism offences);

- (b) paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/12/2023-12-26) or [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/17/2023-12-26) (bribery);

- (c) paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/14/2023-12-26) (money laundering offences);

- (d) paragraph [23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2023-12-26), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 1, 2 or 4 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (slavery and trafficking offences);

- (e) paragraph [24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/24/2023-12-26), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 1 or 4 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (slavery and trafficking offences);

- (f) paragraph [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/25/2023-12-26), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 1, 2 or 4 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (slavery and trafficking offences);

- (g) paragraph [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/27/2023-12-26) or [28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/28/2023-12-26) (organised crime);

- (h) paragraph [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/33/2023-12-26) or [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/34/2023-12-26), so far as relating to any offence that constitutes a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the paragraphs within paragraph (a) to [(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2/g/2023-12-26) above (inchoate offences and corresponding offences outside the United Kingdom).

This is subject to sub-paragraphs [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2/2024-01-19) to [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/4/2024-01-19).

- (2) In determining whether a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the following paragraphs applies to a supplier, sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/1/2024-01-19) applies whether the event occurred before or after the coming into force of this Schedule—

- (a) paragraph [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/3/2024-01-19) (terrorism offences);

- (b) paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/12/2024-01-19) or [17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/17/2024-01-19) (bribery);

- (c) paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/14/2024-01-19) (money laundering offences);

- (d) paragraph [23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2024-01-19), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 1, 2 or 4 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (slavery and trafficking offences);

- (e) paragraph [24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/24/2024-01-19), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 1 or 4 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (slavery and trafficking offences);

- (f) paragraph [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/25/2024-01-19), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 1, 2 or 4 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (slavery and trafficking offences);

- (g) paragraph [27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/27/2024-01-19) or [28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/28/2024-01-19) (organised crime);

- (h) paragraph [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/33/2024-01-19) or [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/34/2024-01-19), so far as relating to any offence that constitutes a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the paragraphs within paragraph (a) to [(g)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/2/g/2024-01-19) above (inchoate offences and corresponding offences outside the United Kingdom).

- (3) In determining whether a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the following paragraphs applies to a supplier, the decision-maker must also ignore any event that occurred before the coming into force of this Schedule—

- (a) paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/2/2023-12-26) (corporate manslaughter or homicide);

- (b) paragraph [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/4/2023-12-26), 5, [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/6/2023-12-26)(a) or (c) to (e), [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/7/2023-12-26)(a) or (c) to (e), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/8/2023-12-26) to [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/11/2023-12-26) or [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/13/2023-12-26) (theft, robbery, burglary etc);

- (c) paragraph [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/33/2023-12-26) or [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/34/2023-12-26), so far as relating to any offence that constitutes a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the paragraphs within paragraph (a) and (b) above (inchoate offences and corresponding offences outside the United Kingdom);

- (d) paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2023-12-26) (threat to national security).

- (a) paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/2/2024-01-19) (corporate manslaughter or homicide);

- (b) paragraph [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/4/2024-01-19), 5, [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/6/2024-01-19)(a) or (c) to (e), [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/7/2024-01-19)(a) or (c) to (e), [8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/8/2024-01-19) to [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/11/2024-01-19) or [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/13/2024-01-19) (theft, robbery, burglary etc);

- (c) paragraph [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/33/2024-01-19) or [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/34/2024-01-19), so far as relating to any offence that constitutes a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the paragraphs within paragraph (a) and (b) above (inchoate offences and corresponding offences outside the United Kingdom);

- (d) paragraph [35](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/35/2024-01-19) (threat to national security).

- (4) In determining whether a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the following paragraphs applies to a supplier, the decision-maker must also ignore any event that occurred before the three-year period ending with the coming into force of this Schedule—

- (a) paragraph [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/6/2023-12-26)(b) or [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/7/2023-12-26)(b) (blackmail);

- (b) paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/15/2023-12-26), [16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/16/2023-12-26) or [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/18/2023-12-26) (fraud and fraudulent trading);

- (c) paragraphs [19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/19/2023-12-26) to [22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/22/2023-12-26) (labour market offences);

- (d) paragraph [23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2023-12-26), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 30 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (breach of orders under that Act);

- (e) paragraph [24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/24/2023-12-26), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 32 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (breach of orders under that Act);

- (f) paragraph [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/25/2023-12-26), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under paragraph 16 of Schedule 3 to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (breach of orders under that Act);

- (g) paragraph [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/26/2023-12-26) (breach of labour market enforcement order);

- (h) paragraphs [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/29/2023-12-26) to [31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/31/2023-12-26) (tax offences);

- (i) paragraph [32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/32/2023-12-26) (cartel offence);

- (j) paragraph [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/33/2023-12-26) or [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/34/2023-12-26), so far as relating to any offence that constitutes a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the paragraphs within paragraphs (a) to [(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/4/i/2023-12-26) above;

- (k) paragraphs [36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/36/2023-12-26) to [40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/40/2023-12-26) (tax misconduct);

- (l) paragraph [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/41/2023-12-26) (competition law infringements);

- (m) paragraph [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/42/2023-12-26) (equivalents to tax misconduct and competition law infringements outside the United Kingdom).

- (a) paragraph [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/6/2024-01-19)(b) or [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/7/2024-01-19)(b) (blackmail);

- (b) paragraph [15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/15/2024-01-19), [16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/16/2024-01-19) or [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/18/2024-01-19) (fraud and fraudulent trading);

- (c) paragraphs [19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/19/2024-01-19) to [22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/22/2024-01-19) (labour market offences);

- (d) paragraph [23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2024-01-19), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 30 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (breach of orders under that Act);

- (e) paragraph [24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/24/2024-01-19), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under section 32 of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (breach of orders under that Act);

- (f) paragraph [25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/25/2024-01-19), where the ground in that paragraph applies by virtue of an offence under paragraph 16 of Schedule 3 to the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (breach of orders under that Act);

- (g) paragraph [26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/26/2024-01-19) (breach of labour market enforcement order);

- (h) paragraphs [29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/29/2024-01-19) to [31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/31/2024-01-19) (tax offences);

- (i) paragraph [32](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/32/2024-01-19) (cartel offence);

- (j) paragraph [33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/33/2024-01-19) or [34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/34/2024-01-19), so far as relating to any offence that constitutes a mandatory exclusion ground listed in any of the paragraphs within paragraphs (a) to [(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/44/4/i/2024-01-19) above;

- (k) paragraphs [36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/36/2024-01-19) to [40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/40/2024-01-19) (tax misconduct);

- (l) paragraph [41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/41/2024-01-19) (competition law infringements);

- (m) paragraph [42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/6/paragraph/42/2024-01-19) (equivalents to tax misconduct and competition law infringements outside the United Kingdom).

#### Definitions

@@ -5738,7 +5738,7 @@

- (e) become subject to a petition or application for any such procedures or arrangements, or

- (f) in any jurisdiction, been subject to a procedure or an application the decision-maker considers to correspond to any procedure or application mentioned in paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/5/a/2023-12-26) to [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/5/e/2023-12-26).

- (f) in any jurisdiction, been subject to a procedure or an application the decision-maker considers to correspond to any procedure or application mentioned in paragraphs [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/5/a/2024-01-19) to [(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/5/e/2024-01-19).

##### 6

@@ -5754,7 +5754,7 @@

- (b) any substantially similar prohibition applicable in a jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/7/1/2023-12-26) does not apply where—

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/7/1/2024-01-19) does not apply where—

- (a) the supplier or connected person is an immunity recipient (within the meaning given by paragraph 14 of Schedule 8A to that Act), or

@@ -5884,7 +5884,7 @@

- (b) a reasonably well-informed decision-maker in their position would have been aware of before that period.

This is subject to sub-paragraphs [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/15/2/2023-12-26) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/15/4/2023-12-26).

This is subject to sub-paragraphs [(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/15/2/2024-01-19) and [(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/15/4/2024-01-19).

- (2) In determining whether a discretionary exclusion ground within sub-paragraph (3) applies to a supplier, the decision-maker must also ignore any event that—

@@ -5894,29 +5894,29 @@

- (3) The grounds are those listed in—

- (a) paragraphs [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2023-12-26) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/6/2023-12-26) (insolvency, bankruptcy etc);

- (b) paragraphs [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/7/2023-12-26) to [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/10/2023-12-26) (potential competition infringements);

- (c) paragraph [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/11/2023-12-26) (professional misconduct);

- (d) paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/2023-12-26)(1) or (2) (breach of contract);

- (e) paragraph [12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/4/2023-12-26) (adverse information about supplier published by contracting authority), where the information is published in relation to a breach of contract;

- (f) paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/13/2023-12-26) (acting improperly in a procurement).

- (a) paragraphs [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/5/2024-01-19) and [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/6/2024-01-19) (insolvency, bankruptcy etc);

- (b) paragraphs [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/7/2024-01-19) to [10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/10/2024-01-19) (potential competition infringements);

- (c) paragraph [11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/11/2024-01-19) (professional misconduct);

- (d) paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/2024-01-19)(1) or (2) (breach of contract);

- (e) paragraph [12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/4/2024-01-19) (adverse information about supplier published by contracting authority), where the information is published in relation to a breach of contract;

- (f) paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/13/2024-01-19) (acting improperly in a procurement).

- (4) In determining whether a discretionary exclusion ground listed in any of the following paragraphs applies to a supplier, the decision-maker must also ignore any event that occurred before the coming into force of this Schedule—

- (a) paragraphs [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/1/2023-12-26) to [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2023-12-26) (labour market misconduct);

- (b) paragraph [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/4/2023-12-26) (environmental misconduct);

- (c) paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/2023-12-26)(3) (poor performance);

- (d) paragraph [12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/4/2023-12-26) (adverse information about supplier published by contracting authority), where the information is not published in relation to a breach of contract;

- (e) paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2023-12-26) (national security).

- (a) paragraphs [1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/1/2024-01-19) to [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2024-01-19) (labour market misconduct);

- (b) paragraph [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/4/2024-01-19) (environmental misconduct);

- (c) paragraph [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/2024-01-19)(3) (poor performance);

- (d) paragraph [12(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/12/4/2024-01-19) (adverse information about supplier published by contracting authority), where the information is not published in relation to a breach of contract;

- (e) paragraph [14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/7/paragraph/14/2024-01-19) (national security).

#### Definitions

@@ -5960,13 +5960,13 @@

- (b) such an award could be made by reference to—

- (i) paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/13/2023-12-26) of Schedule 5 (extreme and unavoidable urgency), or

- (i) paragraph [13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/5/paragraph/13/2024-01-19) of Schedule 5 (extreme and unavoidable urgency), or

- (ii) regulations under section 42 (direct award to protect life, etc).

##### 3

Assume, for the purposes of paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2023-12-26), that the contract would be a public contract as defined in section 3.

Assume, for the purposes of paragraph [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/2/2024-01-19), that the contract would be a public contract as defined in section 3.

#### Unforeseeable circumstances

@@ -5980,7 +5980,7 @@

- (c) the modification would not increase the estimated value of the contract by more than 50 per cent.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/4/1/c/2023-12-26) does not apply if the contract being modified is a utilities contract.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/4/1/c/2024-01-19) does not apply if the contract being modified is a utilities contract.

#### Materialisation of a known risk

@@ -6000,11 +6000,11 @@

- (b) the modification would not increase the estimated value of the contract by more than 50 per cent ignoring, for the purpose of estimating the value of the contract, the fact that the risk has materialised.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/1/b/2023-12-26) does not apply if the contract being modified is a utilities contract.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/1/b/2024-01-19) does not apply if the contract being modified is a utilities contract.

##### 6

In paragraph [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/2023-12-26), a “*known risk*” means a risk that—

In paragraph [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/2024-01-19), a “*known risk*” means a risk that—

- (a) the contracting authority considered—

@@ -6014,13 +6014,13 @@

- (b) was identified in the tender or transparency notice for award of the contract, including by reference to—

- (i) it meeting the description in paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/6/a/2023-12-26), and

- (ii) the possibility of modification under paragraph [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/2023-12-26).

- (i) it meeting the description in paragraph [(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/6/a/2024-01-19), and

- (ii) the possibility of modification under paragraph [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/2024-01-19).

##### 7

In considering whether awarding a new contract would be in the public interest for the purposes of paragraph [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/5/2023-12-26), a contracting authority—

- (a) must consider whether a new contract could provide more value for money, and

@@ -6044,7 +6044,7 @@

- (d) the modification would not increase the estimated value of the contract by more than 50 per cent.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/8/1/d/2023-12-26) does not apply if the contract being modified is a utilities contract.

- (2) Sub-paragraph [(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/8/paragraph/8/1/d/2024-01-19) does not apply if the contract being modified is a utilities contract.

#### Transfer on corporate restructuring

@@ -6734,6 +6734,1186 @@

#### Minister of the Crown: restrictions on the exercise of powers

#### Power to amend this Act in relation to private utilities

#### Powers relating to procurement arrangements

#### Disapplication of duty in section 17 of the Local Government Act 1988

#### Single source defence contracts

#### Concurrent powers and the Government of Wales Act 2006

#### Repeals etc

#### Power to disapply this Act in relation to procurement by NHS in England

#### Power to amend this Act in relation to private utilities

#### Regulations

#### Interpretation

#### Index of defined expressions

#### Power to make consequential, etc, provision

#### Extent

#### Commencement

#### Short title

#### General

#### Vertical arrangements

#### Horizontal arrangements

#### Defence and security contracts

#### General

#### Land and buildings etc

#### Broadcasting

#### Electronic communications services

#### Alternative dispute resolution

#### Legal services

#### Financial services

#### Employment

#### Emergency services

#### Public passenger transport services

#### Research and development services

#### International agreements and organisations

#### National security

#### Intelligence activities

#### Defence and security contracts

#### Utilities contracts

#### Concession contracts

#### Commercial contracts of the City of London

#### General rule

#### Frameworks

#### Additional or repeat goods, services or works

#### Anti-avoidance

#### Cases where estimate not possible

#### Gas and heat

#### Electricity

#### Water

#### Transport

#### Ports and airports

#### Extraction of oil and gas and exploration for, or extraction of, coal or other solid fuels

#### Interpretation of Schedule

#### Prototypes and development

#### Single suppliers

#### Additional or repeat goods, services or works

#### Commodities

#### Advantageous terms on insolvency

#### Urgency

#### User choice contracts

#### Defence and security

#### Corporate manslaughter or corporate homicide

#### Terrorism

#### Theft, fraud, bribery etc

#### Labour market, slavery and human trafficking offences

#### Organised crime

#### Cartel offence

#### Ancillary offences

#### Offences committed outside the United Kingdom

#### National security

#### Misconduct in relation to tax

#### Competition law infringements

#### Equivalents outside the United Kingdom

#### Failure to cooperate with investigation

#### Acting improperly in procurement

#### Definitions

#### Labour market misconduct

#### Environmental misconduct

#### Insolvency, bankruptcy, etc

#### Potential competition infringements

#### Professional misconduct

#### Breach of contract and poor performance

#### Acting improperly in procurement

#### National security

#### Excluded matters

#### Definitions

#### Provided for in the contract

#### Urgency and the protection of life, etc

#### Unforeseeable circumstances

#### Materialisation of a known risk

#### Additional goods, services or works

#### Transfer on corporate restructuring

#### Defence authority contracts

##### 25

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, signed at Santiago on 8 March 2018, including the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, signed at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on 16 July 2023.

#### Definition of qualifying defence contract

#### Primary legislation

#### Subordinate legislation

## Editorial notes

[^key-00e50404f475a60b7da402f95e4fa09c]: S. 78 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-00ffdbd77555fd900a4422640d619c18]: S. 87 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-03905c42e3cd9870fa59e18cbae2def6]: Sch. 5 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-03b16de73c733b251fe053257a656949]: Sch. 8 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-04800b3a6f51ad9fe02018ac398b1c26]: S. 90 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-059fe1a2ec8eea6639b3d162afc445a3]: Sch. 5 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-062aeefac2465a0f599f8a924458d6da]: Sch. 9 para. 9 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-06a670c5dd896843a22b23752cbe0c22]: Sch. 10 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-06f634d8fe89add9a233981fce56a2b9]: Sch. 6 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-07dafee6194eff46b08ef7a2f98326a6]: S. 114 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-09dfb6293817739fc23d39eae9015d67]: S. 123 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-0b5847178cc6e9b22cfb7c61563cdeb5]: [Sch. 10 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/12) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/v) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-0d214cce40d50f0da6ab43db82399a7c]: S. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-0de15efe5647e9cd2a04567029402365]: Sch. 9 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-0ea995d5b110149e662efdad4f8c79e6]: Sch. 10 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-0ef033fee5d34f672de9d2d1cbd1bcea]: Sch. 2 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-0f50ef144877dd36133b45ad6b536203]: Sch. 4 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-0fd67582038ac03e28adbf02f95d340d]: Sch. 2 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-101bcb4ad995a636a146ee3cd488809b]: Sch. 5 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-10b1826f8b86e0074aca96e57e7d7b46]: Sch. 2 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-11019a37111b6012116f9b8674f05b37]: Sch. 7 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1141630c96433663d351c356170aebe4]: S. 86 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-119a9b87690e9f225b4133a697dc0f24]: Sch. 10 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-12bee36c4f0d23833565a78b3decd9c9]: Sch. 9 para. 5 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-1337957bf4efcb7efab8f986ac39072c]: Sch. 4 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-150b50843a0259e27b257821d3f59017]: S. 75 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1583043ce959e6c9be6b249e9c619f19]: S. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-159c31c524a328d07e9aa5026c759ca4]: Sch. 9 para. 18 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-15a9d0812b1ff2c8015397bda25bdeb0]: S. 108 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1632fa6eba525b95ca55a6f3061316a4]: S. 105 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-17f74b8c06c6d38fc6dad67aed31c356]: Sch. 4 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1802ae4e64a91231d4e8cc26a0a5a11b]: Sch. 4 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-18cd6178bfba0bc52166ca0f70af7574]: Sch. 9 para. 6 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-192fbc7a2f286169eb6176e1ca9c90b2]: Sch. 6 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-19397aa6bdb8d2440d5b1327f2366c14]: Sch. 9 para. 19 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-19fbbe755b37401062a3bab1e3fef7e7]: Sch. 10 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1a0a52ff29ddb25f3c9f745e5de4f133]: Sch. 4 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1b09f213d2af5816321e89bb0e14721b]: Sch. 4 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1b11f4f0971f7050affbf668a598017b]: Sch. 11 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1b853b1f8b2f395b195c7593e8665b8a]: Sch. 6 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1c6d40fc1aa24fc56cad62bb392185ef]: Sch. 4 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1c77262bc8abe9fe16029b845d466463]: [Sch. 10 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/8) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-1ce091b8b80695f04f5c53113a90f49b]: Sch. 9 para. 22 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-1d327757bf5e366d032a85ddec209969]: [S. 118(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/118/c)[(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/118/d) substituted (26.12.2023) by [Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55), [ss. 239(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/section/239/4/a), [255(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/section/255/9/b) (with [s. 247](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/section/247))

[^key-1d665e48714d2c262186fd781d599cfd]: Sch. 10 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1db218b508f689c2ab724af69370bef8]: Sch. 2 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1dc21dc2482bbe91b67df1157cbe58b3]: S. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1e5ace424f153ee893ef661b20e55c85]: S. 101 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1fa9f8899a6a9eabc28e2b14eb766b0c]: S. 112 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1fead0b86bdff9cbca6902ffc2d8c7e7]: S. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-1ff456e89aff0c7cd22f2918a6d58a24]: S. 59 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-201b405c8561705e47b40a2c3e6dcbfb]: Sch. 9 para. 4 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-22add9f46bc34ef810d51940463980a4]: Sch. 2 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-22c6364c98da57d5d645997120cc3160]: Sch. 1 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-230f5e5c3b9dc043853e5d5fca2dc54b]: Sch. 6 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-23648ebe1c1dfd739c4806afff31a0e0]: S. 100 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-24fc057e627bb37ad8a567b8b36cc0f6]: S. 103 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-25f674a6ed5cccd98ffbdf3f093edfce]: Sch. 8 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-286013afe6e4889fa48429fb4d8e68c7]: S. 70 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-28c17e1def0dc346307832d534e1f0f9]: Sch. 9 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2ab13ed86423e78d533d3f62b3d9ba42]: Sch. 5 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2ad058aa112f00fb00cddd10be62899a]: Sch. 4 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2ae625aefa31a0c159b096dc588842ce]: S. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2b3b999b4eba60e4904094b2ca22120e]: S. 54 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2b5d616503b07fc6431026be47792072]: S. 55 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2c0fbd9a2f9f34ee82b1d4c7353acc00]: Sch. 10 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2cafb464762401b1bfa2c143c98e3b1c]: Sch. 3 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2d02c3ff68678dacdbda3b2a40b55908]: Sch. 6 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2d2c8df2eeab003abc13817aee055a43]: [Sch. 10 para. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/9) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iv) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-2df604675152fb63e5b4d04ff6339004]: S. 49 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2e1842f207cff6c4562498143247ee8d]: S. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-2fbf6c8b08b8377c32aee1ac8ee5fb9b]: Sch. 6 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3005cd391580734ff14c6b46949f9a32]: S. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3055a39433476d4f9b568bccfe00ab44]: Sch. 5 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-30d3ff79a684786341ba400f6b2f0b28]: Sch. 3 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-32058ae40d36b996b5310e13fc246f53]: Sch. 10 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-320ca5959ff95658666b973bd9eed73f]: S. 124 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-3227eee55acc6d1cdc36f05d89fd7aa1]: S. 60 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-33349538a539ff809616cf604cb851b8]: S. 106 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3415aced22478cf819e088b640aa0853]: Sch. 4 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-343a958fc7acc4b7d363ccc0544fb172]: S. 118 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-373f4933386c999334c3dd85945e615b]: S. 128 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-377fc9ef998089579df43f368e0adae4]: Sch. 9 para. 20 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-39bc08b1f53e092c6e03d08775173f5f]: Sch. 7 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3ad3f74953f76c97e3df60b79b2feeee]: S. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3af0d1f05f83c6184d5addaa8492c81d]: S. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3ba9bdd88948b193880ed20bfd207edf]: Sch. 2 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3bcb5dbfb87d88a2c2ff2f7e886a387d]: Sch. 6 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3da668244fa7102fde6b241dde526800]: Sch. 8 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3e9b43bae752bf11adf94df903c58fdb]: [Sch. 10 para. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/4) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-3eabed00e45c79b47358658ca11fa6d4]: S. 89 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3ed6317bca3169bf25e565ae40f2c7d8]: Sch. 11 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-3f36e74d862ace6d0c0fd13c97951b3d]: S. 63 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4008d73cb78745c259987ffb8a6f3c18]: Sch. 2 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-41388a77392d61304233d804edc26e0a]: Sch. 5 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4205ba737ab14d3ff8cca2f369731a4d]: Sch. 9 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-42c74172de762f51c0be87a443ec3493]: Sch. 10 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-436a04c014af904386730df373798b84]: Sch. 8 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-442215b145603a6bcba615b5ac8cbe7c]: S. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-45685731eb32afe226d105b27996f926]: S. 61 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-45a99f8c8b6e260b192f3f18f63c7a0b]: Sch. 11 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-460408b221a13c9d3da5369c8af00e5f]: Sch. 2 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-464b27e2174b3cbf42ec187fa40144bd]: Sch. 9 para. 10 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-469d4d4b37fc2408dba1acac853f5333]: Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-46f782da2ea2cdbb3aea06155af68324]: Sch. 7 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4739b6fbcd9020895542a8bb136c91d9]: S. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-479f4b4906caab05beb8af9cd7570182]: S. 79 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-492e991d583de99845b4a03f8ffcdd89]: Sch. 5 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4a5980397e1b392e1777f6148ffe1923]: S. 116 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4a5fee1852273267d81975a79542f7b0]: S. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4b29dd78f11df776a086755afb109344]: S. 115 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4b9f970d3e610feb6ab0c05259ee3241]: Sch. 11 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4bc318639b2c2f34f66166275fb8442b]: S. 76 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4c0b68ce1f6eb565ff5ec8d560c7a198]: Sch. 2 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4d1d0b1f960358d6db2ea0ad5785fb27]: Sch. 9 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4d3e2c90c5ba675b08794ca90a983c92]: Sch. 2 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4db4399cdf4fd1514a304fc750206b8c]: Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-4ef5977b5800ec9c469aef49dca5115a]: Sch. 6 para. 41 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-50ab4b2e16e05e7ba0dfeb89b97af9b7]: Sch. 6 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-51350ea4f5ad2c12016892ed27f1f3e6]: S. 74 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5189ee3ba557704c391a8871f82ef01a]: Sch. 2 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-520bbf562419fd424c0c0b6894c684dc]: Sch. 10 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-53abf06c628ebca49a1c2cca746e8067]: Sch. 2 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-54ea91b18d4d4531bbbf44d9458ef35a]: Sch. 2 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5656f284200ebb5147594c8ca133ec41]: S. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-577507f91dd06eaa43198d6ff4d26151]: Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-57929f9c8dd1a87594c467e73fcb9d42]: S. 77 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-57eb52b7f819ab506cc7c70fee9d5f9c]: Sch. 5 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-58afc831fabc2b0ce11dc8957fe39f8c]: Sch. 7 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-59379f0e076356a28d52f03431196bca]: Sch. 7 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-59531b6ecb13d471b02c9186fe4c7abf]: Sch. 9 para. 13 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-597d4921be2186ea56259ae284b8777d]: S. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5a0b5f2b8c81f681070c56919be75b27]: Sch. 2 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5a9a2b2b231485d7e29084ed7b4c4e1a]: S. 53 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5b260508c0c685a5991dc5b63830506f]: Sch. 6 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5b4d861381a0ff36a6c3ad1a507f4bfc]: Sch. 9 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5cd330fafa53c30908451d903632403a]: Sch. 9 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5ce1947086a112be277d89a81999c450]: Sch. 9 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5d4027fcfa6d508d191008637b397ec0]: Sch. 7 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5d66b17ab290d325fd77db4005aefd4d]: Sch. 6 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5d7818858f9ff39ce0068d5c3a4dd01a]: Sch. 4 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5df9ea6d703a52a13778fdbc90cd1739]: Sch. 9 para. 7 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-5e0fe2b85034e39e83569e0d68360a00]: Sch. 3 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5e51950e2fa2fb79f8db9619b860569c]: Sch. 5 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5e672f3499a9b0cafbaf4fa5237a5ea7]: Sch. 9 para. 11 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-5ed8c2aa40b5a5db03b67b65ddb14e96]: S. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-5fa3dc861f7d76675c2e6d399f3ceed5]: [S. 117](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/117) in force at 19.1.2024 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/a) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-6051d86adb9f0e00be069aa2dda9467b]: Sch. 4 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-61c409316d977081650d7259248d92f0]: Sch. 8 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-620162422b398af9403e08b3192b0f1e]: Sch. 2 para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-63867560841168a5852e7e81c3f929b4]: Sch. 7 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-64b4f81b8ed6d1500ecaf66b82dbadd1]: [Sch. 10 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/1) in force at 19.1.2024 for specified purposes by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/i) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-6509a6bea8d2110a6aaac1512957ad17]: Sch. 6 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-65798b91866447c0f353246142a8456e]: Sch. 1 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6655013799d4c06d1951656e7085176e]: Sch. 9 para. 8 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-668d3c83cd3377488703e50a196e430f]: S. 58 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-675beddcf4b3ee69b50b0d1265942b38]: Sch. 6 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-68be7d1e7470ee31772df7eaf54c0254]: S. 48 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-693060e7028c85fd2ec63ef45b135383]: Sch. 10 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6ab5f239048fdfccf728d4095205309e]: S. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6ae815674e71eac4b2cd9075c98f2947]: Sch. 6 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6cdb940846b0c0a797644adae66de5df]: Sch. 11 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6ceaac143a2bb7b03481f576ea7460e6]: S. 82 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6daad24015ec5e0bd534dfd11c4b724f]: S. 67 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6dfb7296d194f59a4d73d5015806e8d4]: S. 109 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6e733a580284b81a4355f2b97b0cc762]: Sch. 4 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6ec90100a9a45da5789992fe9055e8b2]: S. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-6fed3aab8bf900dc8de7e0c9372f78f2]: S. 111 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-70044f4e4c546f976fb1fb8b019dbfcd]: Sch. 7 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-70fbaa89129fbd498385b2c22cf05891]: S. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-711f8febee76da38be2306533db91a8e]: Sch. 5 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-7152ec26f30d1c3160ff2cdeefb039f2]: S. 57 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-719188ce9db656e1a23eb9628024acc8]: Sch. 2 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-71b51ab538fbf767814d79d217764dfc]: Sch. 10 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-71bc828d1e039137ce8a4f30c0a7211a]: Sch. 6 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-73e4ead3509948023d6150ce907520cb]: S. 98 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-74766603313e9d83771b97a0acbb91b3]: Sch. 6 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-768397f4b968347d99a9ebe646239e9d]: S. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-79554d4b4dd640cf34b09e41f11406dd]: Sch. 6 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-7a24f9d2f4c14fb45506515c0b6e2b0f]: Sch. 7 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-7acbc345423741a3a456d86fc856fd84]: Sch. 9 para. 21 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-7c1d71fb9b7870608c18b9b7aebe8b13]: Sch. 9 para. 23 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-7d7d8793f443fa109b3a850f749c9021]: Sch. 2 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-7db81dc47c8fe7ff9b77c2c699d05446]: Sch. 8 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-7f1c7d3ce5a74a630fe440dd4635335f]: Sch. 5 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-7f5cad3ec5fd9372a3329f8885fc87fd]: Sch. 9 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8033f733c59d49ee759aebea9aaca74c]: Sch. 6 para. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8056759caf324a55938c51869bee4024]: Sch. 6 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-815aa2b5e556c59c2afbb23106b14748]: Sch. 10 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-82d07701186be4990367d698fc345069]: [Sch. 10 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/7) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-83546d37b27cac1c88bed07e6825f04b]: Sch. 2 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-83717c8aadfedfee358e9bff861227c4]: Sch. 10 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-838b6cf5d7b73435ee69f1657dda79ef]: Sch. 2 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-83a15162425be4bfdde404f62be3cf97]: S. 83 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-83b4dadff51b22fd82940b9034966dbf]: S. 68 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-843b17b91055dc9cca601c62e3ac1bff]: Sch. 10 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-851f23ba85e264639f1b1a577890dc29]: S. 94 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-852c8ee1a9d8c252de8d21cd544c8a28]: S. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-85c991e23208d039d517ed234f5cd1b3]: S. 93 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8633f2e4e36c94ab8b07608e29abae16]: Sch. 2 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-870b093dc647d2fdba7805c62a2b8259]: Sch. 6 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-872d7a99c5105857a68e5a965056f4a6]: S. 119 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-886b41ebfb51982085f1b9b1fba5d908]: Sch. 9 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-88cbad7d91099d6530b872198158fcf0]: Sch. 10 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-88d636890e037c86825915c52b189950]: S. 64 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-893299cb282b23e7d0b5d19fb5f887c7]: Sch. 7 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-894ea8aff2162fb8086b04a98bc92651]: S. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-89ee94422f1084a43373928fc8e9e541]: Sch. 10 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-89f881e2e719c6712d65e514dd79001a]: S. 107 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8a44e47bef9d56414f926df05667df15]: Sch. 4 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8b59e7f6dea98ac558320cab64399d98]: Sch. 4 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8b5b1300710d99f1db0d40c655cda93e]: Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8bf759074ecc8ecba7e066d5ed98e36d]: [Sch. 10 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/6) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-8e197a46d3cbd3ccb273f8aaf74f44d1]: Sch. 6 para. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8e9342ef710f6ce4e3339958f0e002a9]: Sch. 2 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8f2328c23e68b97c1c64865a0eb7143a]: Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8f56f33be1e53e392af6a4fd33fdb15a]: Sch. 6 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-8fed43fb14e411d384bd1a2283ca2c41]: Sch. 6 para. 42 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-90a0832913c914ad2efdabfeff85a4ae]: Sch. 2 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-920d748e40d4a7b1a3a019dbaea7ded5]: S. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-92bd8c089ed00609649830a96c491582]: S. 69 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-93140e440b29b343bc36c47c4de600cb]: Sch. 5 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9516b01fef7d47f6bba162c845a7530c]: S. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-955ab091194cdd22d4f1436297a21e21]: S. 73 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-964738bc051d1ca7aeb91fc55c9ce409]: [Sch. 10 para. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/3) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-96fc5e8f4c106830803f582826e7d95f]: S. 72 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9789dbe7cc71758866d885326b534f5e]: S. 46 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-98dd0538abbb1ab345fca8d0f87a20c9]: Sch. 1 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-99b9a0cf168dac03ec8ab07267b895b1]: Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9a99e040fd03f415d47207e16d666649]: Sch. 7 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9ade28506550854c1df4666d006ce7de]: Sch. 9 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9ba7b6bf463a509056915cfa238caeb8]: Sch. 9 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9bb5affec8a577cc1f016c80b5230065]: S. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9d199f906b605de1de0740090a796042]: Sch. 7 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9d1cc7f36cd98b68858a6672b142c1a2]: Sch. 5 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9e1fc292d75ac739da6e20654ca103ad]: S. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-9ec3c93dd65c976487af10153ee00449]: [Sch. 10 para. 13(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/13/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/13/2) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(vi)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/vi) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-9fa74526ed87f10b04eaf359c1933749]: S. 110 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a1132a3c40c95f5b0c93191ca3722e44]: S. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a14219117bf46dfb516d7e1b1b9391f6]: Sch. 6 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a3fcfe110605eff2bdc96bfc93b3ed5d]: [Sch. 10 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/17) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(vii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/vii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-a4f6008add569b38b5bf6b057bd8e8f0]: Sch. 6 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a51418ab21770b9ca496c00755ed6dc9]: Sch. 4 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a56210da03405c83a34b18682f3e5c25]: S. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a6468b39601b4b33b2f5644a100ba457]: S. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a6a98752d03424154b37e2ef8762b7c5]: Sch. 9 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-a7598f7a369b9f816f772797d57cb24f]: Sch. 7 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-aa20d06f6b388c1e11ad614b58445159]: Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-aaaa3745104e9640e9082df80911dbba]: S. 95 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ab7c54aa588cf7958bcaf6739174d5f1]: [Sch. 10 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/10) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iv) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-ab8770136d45c91512600a23aba378fc]: Sch. 8 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-abb8942959e663f99c2256b9770d7a59]: Sch. 3 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ac10d1eb5ca60e1c5a12090f88b5de55]: Sch. 7 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ac3c8b3959ffe67f45704b3e5ea0d9fa]: Sch. 6 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-acc59f545d4d7b0808cb75a9cec3956c]: Sch. 9 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ae7f44471920681541b0780bf11aa4c7]: [Sch. 10 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/5) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-af48c7f38bc2da082b1f3c4ad6366d27]: S. 92 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b0896e80f19dc2bb2c54aa834d3723e5]: S. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b1de49a36c23caeb9cf36dd284e35274]: S. 102 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b212596ae77cc4238e5559eb162e2406]: S. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b2c91467f6c07278148765066e027587]: Sch. 2 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b2cfe56bb1accb87f924cb9451da1ed9]: S. 71 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b30ff84a825650c9f11f88e7b4559ad1]: Sch. 6 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b37dd53fd8045ebe18444134123bc012]: S. 80 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b3e75edd205e037d783408d01227f91b]: Sch. 8 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b4fa325ed401f1f173bf1194a75501cb]: S. 96 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b5001ded1cd2be3ec2abd6b3988a5e15]: Sch. 9 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b641c714b91b8a64ad014f51a1c16912]: Sch. 9 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b7dd2178d59fa19d14f5e18f936e3bc1]: Sch. 9 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b84c55e8d1f51bdc570fef40e9ad3661]: Sch. 5 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-b9a9041d0867f53b9594acd50ef56b41]: S. 66 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ba7ccf0a29bdb481df7a099fee6169ab]: Sch. 9 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-bac7757663fd834da3b703dd478f37e1]: Sch. 2 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-bb594f1ee61a18f04c270479cc23b219]: Sch. 6 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-bbefacd27d22a30467b4d5452870b3b7]: S. 62 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-bcf51b8282133926ffa9ba4545551d41]: S. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-bee86a80f067be6658b9bb6d2f191523]: [Sch. 10 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/11) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/iv) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-bf4da942e93dc7cef0c9fb86b0955c16]: Sch. 6 para. 36 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-bfa819995f4b21bad7da01aa7526bba9]: Sch. 9 para. 24 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-c08f61962d44bb7cc6fdbb72d846bfb1]: S. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c13eee8e2ace7dff3138e2bfb990819e]: Sch. 6 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c270b4f278d5832c5bdc6dde83fc1175]: Sch. 9 para. 15 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-c3a58f418ded866db247bf7a314ae337]: Sch. 6 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c57d35a92dfa15cac3c1d62f0bfe50fe]: Sch. 6 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c649d3fe7034136a72ab84ebfc0e82aa]: Sch. 2 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c68f7cbe2cf562495f19e4a024cf36a6]: Sch. 5 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c6d4acbc5bd47328fe9d9b4aed71cb96]: Sch. 6 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c714b3a89a4bf778afb928d38f0ab140]: S. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c735688de2152723bba849b93ab384db]: S. 51 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c8ab8c4947f1edb80ddd3fd33ce7e4e9]: Sch. 9 para. 16 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-c8eeea4272c135550b8d50d3e61c037a]: Sch. 6 para. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c986b27847af6dce8ae2845b0376675a]: Sch. 5 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c9a5633679ee4412e51af4f05a97ebda]: S. 84 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-c9dafb9ab2e958b962bdd18e4e909820]: Sch. 8 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cad641c4a5cb5b89ea58f1fe1ca30dc4]: S. 99 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cb35128d7bef6016d35bc8617f4f035c]: Sch. 6 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cb79c54a101fb6f8e4b0f4e84ee1ad15]: Sch. 8 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cbbe32e9e6436f121eed69d66e1b5cbf]: Sch. 6 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cc83880bb96e041f50f541a55b2c4359]: S. 47 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cca1e852ea2078711dcac136fe75f368]: Sch. 4 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-cdcd87300f13605ddb90b7f58938141c]: Sch. 6 para. 45 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ce6496fcea4dc2dcb3452b55a437df67]: Sch. 9 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ce99bf2eaf1ccbcdc94ec4b36d339247]: Sch. 9 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ceeaa2d65de933d24e2b4f1652a657b9]: S. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d0a67b673ea5271338d3e96ea6d7e302]: Sch. 6 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d0b719f2ae234f6984cb78cc019b34fa]: S. 104 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d271dee64fa6dd6f8a84d6f07d4914de]: S. 121 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-d2f53f98f08075ee9b7ba354241d15e2]: S. 97 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d3b07a391d71000e99d6d7f52ec76aca]: Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d485c4ff82713e8c0165ecff52521a3f]: Sch. 10 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d4bb3508a9c855720227c18fbc11d96c]: Sch. 11 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d5e9477fecca21c6f0dbd4446b6c0780]: Sch. 9 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d67ccc5efb0345a2770307937fe7d58f]: Sch. 2 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d78baf5f218bfda272a3c6865720fac4]: Sch. 6 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d7ce823006a271fbb42860f869d483d6]: Sch. 10 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d81e254d12c31a0b0c498118f0c577be]: S. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d97ecd53c281056ecd710c09d50bf9ea]: S. 30 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-d9edda97ac16153abc100205a2c65f14]: Sch. 6 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-da1d6ab091c0de150d9ca7c7d53f56f4]: Sch. 4 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-da9af8e078b0ccd0517b21275ed61e53]: Sch. 9 para. 3 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-dbf6b131c123f2dc7d096fee2f888f06]: S. 56 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-dbf827d34cc44b069cfbca2bdb31ca81]: S. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ddadcf0e3c52f5f3e1307fcfdc9cadcb]: S. 65 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-de327af4072d76b6778a9dde13000d6f]: S. 117 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-df2721ceb0763b1e0ffd1449f0e5a0f9]: S. 26 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-df4dd8a4a1cba80267ed6aa2cfc86a84]: [Sch. 10 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/16) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(vii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/vii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-df9f987fc67a99341b0560235f1345a2]: Sch. 6 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-dfd4597912238d98d81f71bcd561e713]: S. 44 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e15a14890e62e695189e745a133f813c]: S. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e1f3bd552b75165ff64c1edf60e31397]: Sch. 1 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e255c50fcdc564576ef4130542700ff3]: Sch. 9 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e2c7c8ff53db345c466156dacc2902a8]: S. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e3ac2fe58b773413f77357301d01f831]: S. 120 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-e519bea512f607c56fff921323209222]: S. 38 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e52300f190fa5a1f6881e15ae9f337a1]: S. 88 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e58a6b34ba314a180f5df9e782e615c6]: Sch. 5 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e69d176c99618ac117ef7e1f31a33664]: S. 113 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e7b9fcd3c51663081c2d3118ca76e206]: Sch. 10 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e8890eb15928214dc2f116c1a7269dd3]: Sch. 8 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e8b1954f61047b7eea5568f246237e54]: [Sch. 10 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/15) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(vii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/vii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-e8c4aa7bbea07f558d5814d7f4411183]: S. 85 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-e94eaadb8c42820d61a54ecbe6edc800]: Sch. 1 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ea9b01ebe496fb152d515f353558567d]: S. 35 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-eaf8cdf2e8a6e698165502c0a02651c6]: S. 81 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-eb62d1e45b12bfde0992e980e9d2d143]: S. 91 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ed26c320e2b3b00c5e32a99c96a6332e]: S. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ee659e5c0cc385cbfa8f547cef204a4a]: S. 122 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-ee84657fe6bdf26e3be2394cdf7ec0d0]: Sch. 9 para. 12 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-ef29f294bf3f1d1be586ccfabd331a22]: Sch. 5 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ef53d4aaf277b7b173961d9f122bbd3b]: S. 127 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-efc4c42cac0d3773fdd96811edf81473]: Sch. 2 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-efd143993ce40979d3a1af0b8fac82d5]: Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f082f54f2fd83d1942111627c5a98b92]: Sch. 2 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f0dc23e5dc5a7cd3822a40dfdb93bdfc]: Sch. 9 para. 1 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-f124e15f5d1255449f82091c82d6848b]: Sch. 6 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f1ac4c146793b4b4e3e4414c4d47b812]: Sch. 2 para. 32 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f2424b1da7593f38ed3cebde714d7a45]: Sch. 2 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f2a7ae02101ce0fd09b344c42c6be31d]: Sch. 9 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f34cb29b021720c605c3a675da41cc14]: Sch. 7 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f35bc565e14368f603a20f6685db6e48]: Sch. 7 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f3b1e88c56e5dfe0c6150acce6b79734]: S. 52 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f3e7b7ef7e0a8aa5068ce6d2948e0904]: Sch. 7 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f4245d40804f40468b329449da6a05e5]: Sch. 6 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f43511156658bc59d9a8ee2a0a1a2761]: Sch. 6 para. 43 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f5012a5abb16bade40d0ca19e248e1ea]: Sch. 6 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f52a8e53985a4687d163630f8ccd1d6c]: [Sch. 10 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/10/paragraph/2) in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/ii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-f584a78b133e38643ba7bf45f5c54a0d]: Sch. 2 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f6da47085d0191490e6e1f25d6b7e6a1]: S. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-f7a553814f45281ec1d209d0a75ff556]: Sch. 9 para. 14 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-fa7e6936e3cf488247a2bd2107f6d2e4]: S. 50 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-fa87a1600d1496d36b53d15917ed4131]: Sch. 9 para. 17 in force at 12.3.2024 by [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^key-fb2d4c5e3810821fb9f5adb5ff28a877]: Sch. 10 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-fc3d9be825409423b7ba0ba847d953a2]: Sch. 9 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-fd80d3310684fca1008e00e924d9d42c]: [Sch. 11 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/schedule/11/paragraph/1) substituted (26.12.2023) by [Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55), [ss. 239(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/section/239/4/b), [255(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/section/255/9/b) (with [s. 247](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/55/section/247))

[^key-fe2a3933ef9e11606d651da2e93337bf]: S. 125 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-fe4756415a987a6904d76bffd7a2d51d]: Sch. 5 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-ff1dc3b303cdb7b8be5544b17f243cdb]: S. 126 in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/1)

[^key-ffac66f97e234b957dfee20edc6176c7]: Sch. 5 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^key-fff9059682be7a77af4cb85f7c34d2c4]: Sch. 9 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see [s. 127(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/127/2)

[^M_F_8ec56a8f-cdcf-4525-db97-32ffee81a19b]: Sch. 9 para 25 inserted (12.3.204) by [Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act 2024 (c. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/6), [ss. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/6/section/3/3), [7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/6/section/7/4); [S.I. 2024/361](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361), [reg. 2(u)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/361/regulation/2/u)

[^M_I_3832ab7b-1cc7-4fdd-b62b-e6c2f80d2ac3]: Sch. 10 para. 20 in force at 19.1.2024 by [S.I. 2024/61](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61), [reg. 2(1)(b)(viii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/2/1/b/viii) (with [reg. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/61/regulation/3))

[^key-4b0428434a451cfe56c7a712353b6811]: [S. 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/17/3) inserted (23.5.2024) by [The Procurement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/692)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/692), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/692/regulation/1/3), [48(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/692/regulation/48/2)

[^key-ea699feaca46d463c3c0c55784860690]: Words in [s. 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/17/3) omitted (4.7.2024) by virtue of [The Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/782)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2024/782), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2024/782/regulation/1/3), [47(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2024/782/regulation/47/2) (with [reg. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2024/782/regulation/2))

#### Procurement and covered procurement

#### Contracting authorities

#### Public contracts

#### Valuation of contracts

#### Mixed procurement: above and below threshold

#### Utilities contracts

#### Defence and security contracts

#### Concession contracts

#### Light touch contracts

#### Mixed procurement: special regime contracts

#### Covered procurement only in accordance with this Act

#### Covered procurement: objectives

#### The national procurement policy statement

#### The Wales procurement policy statement

#### Planned procurement notices

#### Preliminary market engagement

#### Preliminary market engagement notices

#### Duty to consider lots

#### Award of public contracts following a competitive tendering procedure

#### Competitive tendering procedures

#### Tender notices and associated tender documents

#### Conditions of participation

#### Award criteria

#### Refining award criteria

#### Sub-contracting specifications

#### Excluding suppliers from a competitive award

#### Excluding suppliers from a competitive flexible procedure

#### Excluding suppliers by reference to sub-contractors

#### Excluding a supplier that is a threat to national security

#### Excluding suppliers for improper behaviour

#### Modifying a section 19 procurement

#### Reserving contracts to supported employment providers

#### Reserving contracts to public service mutuals

#### Competitive award by reference to dynamic markets

#### Dynamic markets: establishment

#### Dynamic markets: membership

#### Dynamic markets: removing members from the market

#### Dynamic markets: fees

#### Dynamic market notices

#### Qualifying utilities dynamic market notices: no duty to publish a tender notice

#### Direct award in special cases

#### Direct award to protect life, etc

#### Switching to direct award

#### Transparency notices

#### Frameworks

#### Frameworks: competitive selection process

#### Frameworks: maximum term

#### Frameworks: implied terms

#### Open frameworks

#### Contract award notices and assessment summaries

#### Standstill periods on the award of contracts

#### Key performance indicators

#### Contract details notices and publication of contracts

#### Time limits

#### Procurement termination notices

#### Technical specifications

#### Meaning of excluded and excludable supplier

#### Considering whether a supplier is excluded or excludable

#### Notification of exclusion of supplier

#### Investigations of supplier: exclusion grounds

#### Investigations under section 60: reports

#### Debarment list

#### Debarment decisions: interim relief

#### Debarment list: application for removal

#### Debarment decisions: appeals

#### Debarment proceedings and closed material procedure

#### Electronic invoicing: implied term

#### Implied payment terms in public contracts

#### Payments compliance notices

#### Information about payments under public contracts

#### Sub-contracting: directions

#### Implied payment terms in sub-contracts

#### Modifying a public contract

#### Contract change notices

#### Voluntary standstill period on the modification of contracts

#### Publication of modifications

#### Implied right to terminate public contracts

#### Terminating public contracts: national security

#### Contract termination notices

#### Conflicts of interest: duty to identify

#### Conflicts of interest: duty to mitigate

#### Conflicts assessments

#### Regulated below-threshold contracts

#### Regulated below-threshold contracts: procedure

#### Regulated below-threshold contracts: duty to consider small and medium-sized enterprises

#### Regulated below-threshold contracts: notices

#### Regulated below-threshold contracts: implied payment terms

#### Treaty state suppliers

#### Treaty state suppliers: non-discrimination

#### Treaty state suppliers: non-discrimination in Scotland

#### Trade disputes

#### Pipeline notices

#### General exemptions from duties to publish or disclose information

#### Notices, documents and information: regulations and online system

#### Electronic communications

#### Information relating to a procurement

#### Record-keeping

#### Data protection

#### Duties under this Act enforceable in civil proceedings

#### Automatic suspension of the entry into or modification of contracts

#### Interim remedies

#### Pre-contractual remedies

#### Post-contractual remedies

#### Post-contractual remedies: set aside conditions

#### Time limits on claims

#### Part 9 proceedings and closed material procedure

#### Procurement investigations

#### Recommendations following procurement investigations

#### Guidance following procurement investigations

#### Welsh Ministers: restrictions on the exercise of powers

#### Northern Ireland department: restrictions on the exercise of powers

#### Minister of the Crown: restrictions on the exercise of powers

#### Definitions relating to procurement arrangements

#### Powers relating to procurement arrangements

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#### Power to disapply this Act in relation to procurement by NHS in England

#### Power to amend this Act in relation to private utilities

#### Regulations

#### Interpretation

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#### Defence and security contracts

#### Utilities contracts

#### General

#### Land and buildings etc

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#### Interpretation of Schedule

#### Prototypes and development

#### Single suppliers

#### Additional or repeat goods, services or works

#### Commodities

#### Advantageous terms on insolvency

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#### Organised crime

#### Tax offences

#### Cartel offence

#### Ancillary offences

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#### Breach of contract and poor performance

#### Acting improperly in procurement

#### National security

#### Excluded matters

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