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
The Cabinet Office has confirmed that they are working towards a ‘go-live’ date for the Procurement Act of Monday 28 October 2024. This...