Policy and Standards framework

Welcome to the Policy and Standards Framework, a new on-line portal to guide you through the key principles and processes of public procurement, helping you understand "what to do" and "how to do it".

Clearly articulating the legal and policy boundaries surrounding public procurement;
Providing clarity and consistency on standards and best practice; and,
Providing step-by-step guidance on how to buy.

Introduction and New Developments	The Legal Framework
In this section you'll find a general overview of procurement approaches, and the legal and policy frameworks surrounding public procurement. Introduction to Public Procurement (PDF, 994KB) What's New in the Policy and Standards Framework For more details see Introduction to Public Procurement section	In this section you'll find a detailed explanation of the legal framework you must work within. The UK Regulations Guidance on the UK Regulations EU Thresholds Procurement Policy Notes For more details see the Legal Framework section
Key Policy Principles and Supporting Guidance	How to Buy Guide and Practical Guidance
In this section you'll find the key policies you must adhere to including value for money, collaboration and sustainability. Delivering Value for Money and Collaboration Ensuring that Government Projects Deliver Getting the Best for the Government's Civil Estate Environmental Sustainability in Procurement Social Issues in Procurement Innovation Creating Opportunities for SMEs and Third Sector Organisations For more details see the Key Policy Principles section	In this section you'll find step-by-step journeys, practical tips and useful guidance and templates. General Model Terms and Conditions of Contract Contracts Database Best practice guidance These include journeys for: Construction Fleet General and ICT Goods & Services For more details see the How to Buy Guide section

Introduction and New Developments

The Legal Framework

In this section you'll find a general overview of procurement approaches, and the legal and policy frameworks surrounding public procurement.

Introduction to Public Procurement (PDF, 994KB)
What's New in the Policy and Standards Framework

For more details see Introduction to Public Procurement section

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

For more details see the Legal Framework section

Key Policy Principles and Supporting Guidance

How to Buy Guide and Practical Guidance

In this section you'll find the key policies you must adhere to including value for money, collaboration and sustainability.

For more details see the Key Policy Principles section

In this section you'll find step-by-step journeys, practical tips and useful guidance and templates.

These include journeys for:

For more details see the How to Buy Guide section