Share your views on draft regulations for procurement reform

The Cabinet Office is currently consulting on draft regulations to implement the Procurement Bill, seeking views on whether the policy intent established in the Bill has been reflected in the drafting of the regulations.

The Procurement Bill, which recently passed through its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons, aims to deliver value for money, maximise public benefit, and allow for simpler, more flexible and transparent procurement.

This consultation is an opportunity to give feedback and help shape the secondary legislation that sits under the Procurement Bill and enacts many of its provisions.

The NHF will not be responding to the consultation on behalf of the sector, however we encourage housing associations to share their views by responding to the consultation themselves. The consultation is comprised of a nine question survey which asks respondents to state to what extent they agree or disagree with the question posed under each section. More information on the consultation and how to respond can be found on the government website. The consultation closes on 28 July.

The NHF welcomes the Bill as a way to simplify the procurement process for housing associations and we’ll be working closely with the government and other stakeholders to support members to implement the new regime.

To support housing associations prepare for the new regime, the Cabinet Office will be launching a learning and development package once the bill receives Royal Assent. John Wallace, Director of Procurement at Clarion Housing Group, has been asked to act as a single point of contact for the sector regarding the learning and development package.

We expect the new procurement regime to take effect in October 2024. If you’d like to know more about the new procurement regime, and the Cabinet Office’s learning and development package, please get in touch with John.