Policy and Standards framework

Welcome to the Policy and Standards Framework, an online portal to guide you through the key principles and processes of public sector commercial activity, covering procurement, project and programme management, and estate management. The Framework helps you understand what to do and how to do it; setting out the requirements of current legislation and Government Policy, together with the latest emerging best practice and step by step guidance on buying within particular categories of goods and services. The Framework is an evolving resource for all those involved in commercial activity across the public sector - make sure you bookmark this page and visit regularly to keep abreast of the latest developments. If you'd like to provide feedback on any of the content we'd love to hear from you. Please contact us.

Introduction and New Developments	The Legal Framework
Introduction to Public Procurement (PDF, 994KB) is a guidance document which sets out the key concepts and principles of good procurement and is intended for senior officials with limited experience of public procurement. What's New in the Policy and Standards Framework	Legal Framework In this section you'll find a detailed explanation of the legal framework you must work within. EU Procurement Directives Consultations on EU Directives Introduction to the EU Rules (PDF, 288KB) The UK Regulations Guidance on the UK Regulations EU Thresholds Devolved Administrations Latest updates in EU and international developments Competitive Dialogue Resources Procurement Policy Notes Public Procurement Network (PPN) UK Procurement Infractions
Key Policy Principles and Supporting Guidance	How to Buy Guide and Practical Guidance
Key Policy Principles In this section you'll find the key policies you must adhere to. These can be broadly divided into two sections: Key commercial policies underpinning public sector procurement: Delivering Value for Money Prompt Payment Collaboration Market Management Ensuring that Government Projects Deliver - PPM Getting the Best for the Government's Civil Estate Contract Management Procurement Capability and Skills Delivering Policy through Procurement goals: Procurement for Growth principles Environmental Sustainability - Operations and Procurement Social Issues in Procurement Promoting Skills through Public Procurement Innovation Creating Opportunities for SMEs and Third Sector Organisations	How to Select Suppliers How to Run a Restricted Procedure (Procurement Timeline Tool) A Guide to Buying Through Framework Agreements How to Buy Guide In this section you'll find step-by-step journeys which include: Complex Procurement Construction Consultancy Services Fleet General and ICT Goods & Services Energy Along with Practical Guidance and templates: Best Practice Guidance Templates, Tools and Model Documentation Case Studies Contracts Database General Model Terms and Conditions of Contract Programmes and Projects Resource Toolkit

Introduction and New Developments

The Legal Framework

Introduction to Public Procurement (PDF, 994KB) is a guidance document which sets out the key concepts and principles of good procurement and is intended for senior
officials with limited experience of public procurement.

What's New in the Policy and Standards Framework

Legal Framework

In this section you'll find a detailed explanation of the legal framework you must work within.

UK Procurement Infractions

Key Policy Principles and Supporting Guidance

How to Buy Guide and Practical Guidance

Key Policy Principles

In this section you'll find the key policies you must adhere to. These can be broadly divided into two sections:

Key commercial policies underpinning public sector procurement:

Delivering Policy through Procurement goals:

How to Select Suppliers

How to Run a Restricted Procedure (Procurement Timeline Tool)

A Guide to Buying Through Framework Agreements

How to Buy Guide

In this section you'll find step-by-step journeys which include:

Along with Practical Guidance and templates: