News & Insight

Crown Commercial Services have announced a new procurement agency launching in 2026.

The budget will impact how public sector contracting authorities allocate funding for contracts and frameworks.

As part of a new suite of public procurement regulations introduced by the Procurement Act 2023, certain contracts can be reserved for ‘local’ suppliers.

There has been an increase in ADHD and autism assessment contracts and frameworks going through the competitive tender process.

The Scheme Delivery Framework 2 framework is set to ‘renew and enhance’ England’s strategic road networks from 2027–2035.

Awaab’s Law will come into force 27 October 2025 – we explain the impacts this will have on bids and tenders in the social housing sector.

We examine Tussell’s latest local government report and how this impacts public sector bids and tenders and suppliers.

Pagabo’s newest white paper reveals conflicting attitudes and approaches from public sector buyers around the challenges and achievability of decarbonisation targets.

Last week, the government announced plans for Ofwat to be abolished and replaced by a new, single regulator.

The first six months of 2025 have brought a mix of key successes, industry-specific challenges and changes to public sector tenders.

Last week, the Cabinet Office opened a public procurement consultation to build on existing changes from the Procurement Act 2023.

Public procurement can expect a shake-up and infusion of additional budget for some sectors following the 2025 spending review.