Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Key legislation implementing EU Directive 2014/24/EU that governs public procurement processes and sets rules for contract awards and transparency in public sector contracting
Local Government Act 1999: Legislation establishing Best Value requirements and service delivery standards for local government contracting
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation setting out transparency obligations and information disclosure requirements for public sector bodies
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data protection legislation establishing requirements for handling personal data and privacy considerations in government contracts
Equality Act 2010: Legislation establishing non-discrimination requirements and accessibility considerations that must be reflected in government contracts
Social Value Act 2012: Requires consideration of economic, social, and environmental well-being in public sector contracts
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring supply chain transparency and anti-slavery requirements in government contracting
Bribery Act 2010: Establishes anti-corruption measures and compliance requirements that must be considered in government contracts
Treasury Guidelines: HM Treasury guidance and requirements governing public sector spending and procurement
Cabinet Office Guidelines: Central government guidelines and policies for public sector procurement and contract management
Departmental Spending Controls: Specific spending controls and limits imposed by government departments for procurement activities
Government Commercial Function Standards: Professional standards and best practices for government commercial activities and contract management
Civil Service Code: Ethical standards and requirements that must be considered when drafting and managing government contracts
