Local authorities, in particular, should be wary of following the recommendation in Procurement Policy Note 11/20 to consider reserving contracts for local suppliers. Doing so may breach section 17 Local Government Act 1988. For more information see our ebriefing on this.

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Care is needed over PPN 11/20
Local authorities who reserve contracts for local suppliers risk breaching section 17 Local Government Act 1988
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