Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Main legislation governing public procurement in England and Wales, implementing EU Directive 2014/24/EU. Applies to public sector contracting authorities.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected throughout the RFI/RFP process.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prohibits anti-competitive practices in the procurement process.
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Governs public access to information held by public authorities, affecting how RFI/RFP information must be handled in public sector procurement.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in procurement documentation and submitted proposals.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during the procurement process.
Bribery Act 2010: Prevents corruption and bribery in business transactions, including procurement processes.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires larger organizations to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equal treatment of all participants in the procurement process.
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016: Specific regulations governing procurement in the utilities sector (water, energy, transport, and postal services).
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Governs electronic communications and must be considered when conducting electronic procurement processes.
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and market investigations that might affect procurement processes.
Environmental Information Regulations 2004: Governs public access to environmental information held by public authorities and may affect certain procurement processes.
