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Analysis and practical guidance on UK public procurement.

The Procurement Act 2023 in practice, what oversight now looks like, how contracting authorities stay compliant, and how private companies, UK and international, win.

  • Contracting authorities

    Eighteen months into the Procurement Act 2023, would your processes withstand scrutiny?

    The bedding-in period is over and the Procurement Compliance Service publishes what it finds. Five governance risks decide whether an authority is exposed, and a compliance score shows where it stands.

  • Private companies

    Inside a 100 per cent successful G-Cloud 15 campaign: what international suppliers had to overcome

    Every G-Cloud 15 application Nexus submitted in the first window was accepted, most of them for technology companies headquartered outside the UK. The framework did not make that easy. These are the eight obstacles that decided the outcome, and how each was cleared.

  • Contracting authorities

    PA23 Compliance Review: If the Regulator Asked for Evidence Tomorrow, Would You Be Ready?

    This article explores governance challenges authorities face under the Procurement Act 2023. From unjustified direct awards and unknown contract extensions to incomplete contract registers, late transparency notices and pressure on under-resourced procurement teams to maintain oversight.

  • Contracting authorities

    Beyond Go Live PA23: The Continuing Struggles of Procurement Act Implementation

    The challenges are familiar. Incomplete registers, limited payment visibility, late transparency notices and decisions evidenced through email. One year into the Procurement Act 2023, implementation is where risk now sits. This article examines the operational realities contracting authorities are navigating and what defensibility really requires.

  • Contracting authorities

    Procurement Act 2023 Implementation One Year On: Oversight, Transparency and Compliance Insights

    One year after taking effect, the Procurement Act 2023 has reshaped public procurement governance across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With expanded transparency duties, statutory record keeping under Section 98 and a new oversight regime, compliance expectations have intensified. Legal challenges have already tested the regime, reinforcing that documentation, process discipline and oversight are now central to managing procurement and financial risk.

  • Private companies

    Why Private Sector Companies Should Enter the UK Public Sector Market

    UK private companies often overlook the opportunity to sell to the UK public sector. This article explains why government contracts can strengthen revenue stability, improve valuation and support long-term growth, and how a structured approach to public sector procurement turns complexity into competitive advantage.

  • Private companies

    G-Cloud 15 Submission In? (Or Not): Now What?

    G-Cloud 15 submissions are in. But listing on the framework is only the starting point. This article explores what happens next, why many suppliers fail to convert eligibility into revenue, and how UK and international providers can turn G-Cloud 15 into a structured public sector growth strategy.

  • Private companies

    The Procurement Act 2023 Explained: What the New Public Procurement Rules Mean for Suppliers

    Understand the Procurement Act 2023 and what the new public procurement rules mean for suppliers. This guide explains how the Act changes bidding, contract management and supplier obligations, with clear steps to help suppliers targeting public sector contracts, including cloud, tech and service providers, prepare.

  • Private companies

    Getting on G-Cloud Isn't Enough: Strategically Turn Listings into Contracts

    Many suppliers get listed on G-Cloud but never win a contract. This article shares strategic and practical ways to stand out, build buyer relationships, and turn your listing into meaningful public sector sales.

  • Private companies

    How to Apply for G-Cloud 15: A Complete Guide for UK Tech Suppliers

    Applying for G-Cloud 15 can seem complex if you have never done it before. This guide breaks down exactly how to apply for G-Cloud 15, what documentation you need, and how to meet the new Procurement Act 2023 requirements, with tips from experts who have helped dozens of tech companies succeed.

  • Private companies

    G-Cloud 15 Launch: Key Changes and Actionable Steps for Suppliers

    A practical overview of how cloud and technology suppliers can prepare for G-Cloud 15. Covers key deadlines, lot structure changes, and strategic actions for a compliant and competitive submission.

  • Private companies

    G-Cloud 15 vs G-Cloud 14: What's Changed and How to Prepare

    G-Cloud 15 replaces G-Cloud 14 under the Procurement Act 2023. Learn what's changed, from social value scoring to new compliance, FVRA Gold and CDP, and how SMEs can prepare.

  • Private companies

    The G-Cloud 15 Framework: Opportunities for International Suppliers

    G-Cloud 15 presents a pivotal opportunity for technology suppliers aiming to enter the UK public sector market. An overview of the framework, recent spending trends and what international firms need to get right.

  • Private companies

    Navigating UK Public Procurement: Your Guide to Success in Government Contracts

    How to bridge the gap into the UK government market: the key shifts in the procurement landscape, a phased readiness approach, and why domain expertise makes the difference from marketplace onboarding to winning bids.

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