Transparency, Fairness, and Flexibility: The Core Principles of the New Procurement Rules
📜 Why These Principles Matter
The Procurement Act 2023 doesn’t just change processes — it sets out clear principles that commissioners and providers must work within. These principles will shape how tenders are run and evaluated, especially in social care where fairness and transparency are often scrutinised.
🔑 The Three Core Principles
- Transparency — Commissioners must publish clear information about opportunities, decisions, and contract awards. This reduces uncertainty and opens up the market to new providers.
- Fairness — Processes must treat providers equally and proportionately, avoiding bias towards incumbents or large organisations.
- Flexibility — New procedures allow commissioners to adapt their approach to find the best solutions, rather than being tied to rigid processes.
💡 What This Means for Bidding
Social care providers will need to:
- Look out for greater clarity in tender documentation
- Ensure your own processes and partnerships reflect fairness and transparency
- Be ready to use clarifications to understand decisions and scoring criteria
- Prepare for more varied and innovative procurement approaches
Those who adapt will find new opportunities to compete on quality and social value, not just price.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)