Procurement Act 2023
What benefits will I see as a supplier?
The Procurement Act 2023 aims to make public procurement simpler, more transparent and more accessible for suppliers of all sizes, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary sector organisations and new market entrants.
- More opportunities advertised in one place through Find a Tender
- Simpler bidding processes
- Greater transparency about procurement decisions
- Better feedback when unsuccessful
- More opportunities for SMEs and local businesses
- Stronger requirements for prompt payment throughout the supply chain
Central Digital Platform (CDP)
CDP is the government's online system for finding public sector procurement opportunities and managing supplier information. By registering once, suppliers can store and maintain their organisation's details, allowing them to be used across multiple procurement exercises without repeatedly entering the same information.
Benefits for suppliers include:
- easier access to public sector opportunities
- register once and use your information across multiple procurements
- reduced administration and duplication of effort
- greater transparency throughout the procurement process
The platform is accessed through the enhanced Find a Tender service and is designed to make it easier for suppliers to identify opportunities, manage their business information and participate in public sector procurement.
Further Information
You can find information and guidance for suppliers on GOV.UK website. This includes a series of videos to help you use the platform including how to:
- register
- upload organisational information
- search and bid for opportunities