The Procurement Act 2023: Information note on exclusion and debarment on competition grounds
How the Procurement Act affects contracting authorities and public sector suppliers, and the consequences for suppliers involved in anti-competitive activities.
Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an overview of the Procurement Act and debarment regime, which came into effect on 24 February 2025.
This legislation strengthens rules for excluding suppliers from public procurement, particularly those involved in anti-competitive practices such as cartel activity.