Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary legislation governing public procurement processes in England and Wales, setting out procedures for awarding contracts above certain financial thresholds
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012: Requires public authorities to consider economic, social, and environmental well-being in procurement decisions
Local Government Act 1999: Sets out requirements for local authorities in achieving best value in their procurement activities
Bribery Act 2010: Addresses corruption and bribery issues 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
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair competition in procurement processes
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and enterprise regulation in procurement activities
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Governs the processing and handling of personal data in procurement documentation and processes
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing specific data protection requirements
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and promotion of equality in procurement processes and contractor selection
Climate Change Act 2008: Sets framework for environmental considerations in procurement decisions
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Provides environmental protection requirements that may affect procurement specifications
TUPE Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business ownership changes, relevant in service contract procurement
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes basic employment rights that must be considered in service contract procurement
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety requirements that must be incorporated into procurement specifications
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit legislation retained from EU law that continues to affect procurement processes in the UK
Common Law Principles: Traditional legal principles developed through court decisions affecting contract formation and interpretation
