NHS European Office 23 February 2015
- Entering into force on 26 February, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 broaden the possibilities for NHS bodies to conduct negotiations with bidders during the procurement process and clarify how to conduct market consultations prior to going out to tender.
- Changes to the procurement of clinical services, which replace existing ‘Part B’ rules with a new ‘light touch’ regime, will only apply to NHS commissioners from April 2016.
- The Cabinet Office has published a range of resources, including training material, handbooks and guides, to help public bodies become familiar with and understand the new rules.
- Read what the new regulations will mean to the NHS here .
Read the User Guide to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 from Mills & Reeve
- This note provides a (non-exhaustive) overview of some of the key new provisions in the PCR 2015. The main focus is on the implications for contracting authorities and the public sector.
