Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Key legislation implementing EU Directive 2014/24/EU that governs public procurement procedures and sets rules for tender processes above certain thresholds
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012: Legislation requiring consideration of economic, social, and environmental well-being in public procurement decisions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation setting out compliance requirements for preventing and penalizing bribery in business transactions
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring transparency in supply chains and measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices such as bid rigging in tender processes
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal and sensitive data in business operations
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation providing public access to information held by public authorities, relevant for public sector tenders
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in business practices and procurement
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015: Specific regulations governing health, safety and welfare in construction projects, relevant for construction-related tenders
Crown Commercial Service Guidelines: Best practice guidelines issued by the UK government's procurement organization for public sector procurement
Cabinet Office Procurement Guidelines: Official government guidelines setting standards and best practices for public sector procurement processes
