Sweeping changes to public procurement come into force

The biggest shake-up of procurement laws for over thirty years comes into force today.
The Procurement Act 2023 brings sweeping reforms to raise transparency around contract awards and contractor performance while also making it easier for small contractors to access public sector supply chains.
The Act introduces mandatory 30-day payment terms throughout the public sector supply chain.
Public sector contracting authorities can now base awards on most advantageous tender (MAT) rather than most a