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The UK Government has unveiled its updated National Procurement Policy Statement which will take effect on 24th February 2025.

The policy aims to ensure that public procurement delivers maximum value for money while driving economic growth, sustainability, and social benefits by placing an emphasis on innovation, fair employment, and environmental responsibility, the government seeks to further streamline the procurement processes across the public sector. By adopting these new procurement policies, the government aims to strengthen the economy, promote sustainability, and create long-term social benefits.

TPPL remains  committed to ensuring a smooth transition for its members while maintaining full compliance with both existing and new procurement regulations.

All current TPPL framework solutions tendered before 24th February 2025 will continue to operate under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘the old regulations’). Any future solutions tendered after this date will be done so in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

This means that competitions and contracts awarded under our PCR2015 frameworks will remain compliant in accordance with ‘The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024’ until their stated end dates.

One of the Statement’s key themes is ‘Delivering Value for Money’, particularly regarding framework providers and excessive fees. TPPL wants to reassure its members that:

• Neither TPPL nor its partners fall into the category of providers charging excessive fees.
• TPPL will continue to clearly identify fees associated with its frameworks.
• Top-level fee information will become publicly accessible on framework pages, with detailed breakdowns available in the member’s area.

Another important point raised in the National Procurement Policy Statement concerns ‘Building Commercial Capability’. TPPL clarifies that:

• While TPPL is a private limited company, all its solutions are procured in partnership with public sector centralised procurement authorities.
• These partnerships ensure full transparency, aligning TPPL’s work with public sector procurement best practices and delivering value through private & public collaboration.
• TPPL remains fully compliant with procurement legislation, offering clear, structured, and efficient procurement solutions.

While these changes may bring significant adjustments for some organisations, TPPL remains committed to providing tailored guidance and support to members to ensure familiar, compliant, and value-for-money procurement processes are delivered to maximise efficiency.

For any enquiries about past and future frameworks, please contact us via email or call a member of the team on 01954 250517 for more information.