Guidance

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.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 26 February 2025

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Exclusion and debarment on competition grounds - what suppliers and contractors need to know

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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.

Published 26 February 2025