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DESCRIPTION:<a href="https://www.derbyshirealc.gov.uk/event/procurement-act
 -2023-405">Procurement Act 2023</a>\nProcurement Act 2023 Important Inform
 ation: This course is organised by DALC but will be delivered by The Parki
 nson Partnership through an online Zoom session. We recommend booking well
  in advance\, as spots tend to fill up quickly. Secure your place early to
  avoid disappointment! This course provides an in-depth overview of the Pr
 ocurement Act 2023\, focusing on the processes\, regulations\, and best pr
 actices for managing contracts valued at £30\,000 or more. Details For an
 yone involved in procuring goods and services\, preparing tenders or enter
 ing into contracts on behalf of local councils. Please note that on 12 Sep
 tember the Government decided to postpone implementation of this Act by 4 
 months\, giving authorities more time to prepare for the changes and allow
 ing the Government time to rewrite the National Procurement Policy Stateme
 nt\, rather than using one prepared by the previous Government. This sessi
 on introduces the new rules of the Procurement Act 2023\, which will now c
 ome into force on 24 February 2025 and replaces the Public Contracts Regul
 ations 2015. The session covers the basics of procurement for local counci
 ls – inviting quotes\, producing specifications and tender documentation
 \, achieving competition and value for money. Topics include: • Procurem
 ent thresholds • Basic terminology and steps involved in procurement •
  Estimates\, quotes and tenders • Specifications • Quality and value f
 or money • Advertising\, including Contracts Finder Session benefits: By
  the end of Contracts and Procurement you will: • Be aware of procuremen
 t thresholds • Recognise when you must advertise contracts • Understan
 d the purpose of a specification • Understand the basic terminology and 
 steps involved in procurement • Be able to ensure your procurement achie
 ves value for money Session leader: Steve Parkinson\, The Parkinson Partne
 rship LLP Steve is a former Town Clerk and an [...]
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SUMMARY:Procurement Act 2023
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