18/09/2024 Hempsons - The commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025
The rumours were true. The Cabinet Office has today issued a much-anticipated Parliamentary statement that the date the Procurement Act 2023 will come into force has been delayed from 28 October 2024 to 24 February 2025.
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-09-12/hcws90
There has been considerable speculation that a delay may be announced over the last week, but contracting authorities and bidders now have certainty that, until at least 24 February 2025, procurements will continue to be conducted in accordance with the current rules. Procurements that have been commenced prior to 24 February 2025 or those conducted under the Provider Selection Regime will not be affected by the Act.