Procurement 

In the future, England and the UK will have more freedom to influence procurement rules, however if the government in England enters into international agreements with the EU and other countries, this freedom will be restricted. For example, a local authority or county council would be prevented from specifying British bids only. 

The UK government intend to continue their World Trade Organisation membership, opening up their public contracts to bids from other countries. Such agreement would also allow British businesses to bid for public services in other countries. It will be business as usual for procurement and businesses who already participate in British bids in EU countries. 

When the question is raised "what will happen to procurement after Brexit?" In terms of tendering, not a lot. In terms of managing supply chains, the impact will be huge! The governments legal department will draft the new UK procurement legislation, the principles of transparency and fair treatment will remain. The Crown Commercial Service will be consulted and asked to input into the procurement legislation drafts. This process will take time, therefore the existing procurement legislation may remain in place for years to come.   

If you are hoping for a radical change in procurement law and tendering processes next year, a move to simple bid proposals and beauty parades, you may be disappointed. The requirement to compete in a sealed bid process and prove value for money, will always be the case. British bids from British companies will be evaluated alongside EU company bids, as they are today.  

If you are concerned about the impact Brexit will have on your business and supply chain and would like to know more about British bids, tenders and procurement processes please get in touch. 

Naomi Clews Consultancy provides procurement services and business writing for businesses in Staffordshire, Birmingham, London and across the UK. ​

Contact Naomi today to discuss your business requirements call 07432 451796 or request a call back (UK only)