ProAct 23 Basics

On 24 February 2025, the Procurement Act 2023 will come into force, marking the most significant overhaul of procurement law in recent memory. At Bevan Brittan, we’ve been actively involved from the consultation stage through to providing ongoing guidance on transitional arrangements.

How are we helping you to prepare?

As the implementation date approaches, we understand the challenges our clients are facing. Through our bespoke training programmes, delivered both in person and online, we’ve gathered insights into the key questions and concerns surrounding the Act.

While some of these issues are complex, we’re committed to helping you navigate this new landscape. To support your organisation, we’re excited to launch ProAct 23, a set of resources designed to assist with understanding, preparing for, and complying with the Act in England and Wales. To find out more about the services available with ProAct 23, click here. Alternatively you can get in touch with Emily Heard directly to learn more.

We're excited for you to explore your ProAct 23 landing page, which provides free access to a comprehensive collection of all the key legislative and guidance documents, all in one easy to find place, including:

Government links to the Act, regulations and more
All episodes of our Talking Heads series, featuring Q&A sessions with Emily Heard and the procurement team on the key aspects of the Act
Access to all articles and Bytes authored by Bevan Brittan on the Procurement Act

ProAct 23 gives practical, scenario based guidance on safe and effective procurement. Through Masterclasses, Topic Guides and online resources you will have a guide at your fingertips for your whole organisation
Emily Heard

The Procurement Library

Welcome to your Procurement Library, designed to support your understanding of the Procurement Act and its application. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of links to Bevan Brittan materials, tailored to provide clarity and practical insights, allowing you to navigate procurement processes with confidence and compliance.

External resources, support and learning guides

Here, you’ll find a curated selection of links to external materials, including regulatory documents, technical guidance, and comprehensive learning manuals:

The Procurement Act 2023
The latest view of the Procurement Act can be found here and is up to date with all changes currently in force. Explore the full, revised Act here.
The Procurement Regulations 2024
Here you'll find the latest available Procurement Regulations as provided by the legislative arm of the UK government. Read the full 2024 regulations here.
Procurement Act 2023 Guidance Documents
These documents cover all aspects of the Procurement Act 2023 and are intended to provide technical guidance and help with interpretation and understanding. Delve into the guidance here.
Transforming Public Procurement Learning Manual
The summary documents and learning aids provided by the Government Commercial Function are designed to facilitate learnings relating to the Act. Explore the manual here.
Transforming Public Procurement Home Page
The UK governments homepage on Transforming Public Procurement acts as a hub for the latest news and information regarding the new legislation. Find out more here.
Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions
The latest view of the regulations relating to Commencement No.3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions can be found here. Learn more about the regulations here.

Looking for more help with the Procurement Act?

We're offering expert advice and training on all things Procurement, including the upcoming changes due to come into force on 24th February 2025.

Our ProAct 23 packages are designed to provide flexible, practical support for understanding and implementing the Procurement Act. Whether you prefer on-demand resources or bespoke training, we have options to suit your needs:

ProAct 23 On-Demand: Instant access to masterclasses, topic guides, a comprehensive workbook, and a quarterly digest of FAQs, all available through a secure online portal.
ProAct 23 For You: Bespoke training for your team, with flexible delivery options and materials tailored to your organisation.

Both options offer practical guidance to help you navigate the complexities of the Act with confidence. Learn more about each offering in the flyer linked below.

Proact 23 Flyer Introducing Proact 23

Our Procurement Experts

Procurement is at the heart of what we do. We have a long heritage in delivering innovative solutions for the procurement of public services and projects. We provide practically focused advice on a range of delivery models for regulated procurement, covering the public sector, utilities and concessions rules. We are fully up-to-date with the imminent reforms to public procurement law due to come into effect later in 2025.

Our highly renowned and specialist team of lawyers work in many different sectors including energy and resource management, transport, justice, health, education, housing, defence, construction and regeneration.

Learn more about our Procurement expertise.