Are you in health, education, or social care? The Procurement Act introduces rules tailored to your sector. The Light Touch Regime simplifies procurement for certain services, enabling greater flexibility and innovation.

•    Scope of Light Touch Services: Includes health, education, social care, and cultural services.

•    Simplified Requirements: Fewer procedural constraints compared to standard procurement processes.

•    Long-Term Agreements: No maximum duration for framework agreements in this category.

The Light Touch Regime introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 is designed to accommodate the unique nature of services like health, education, and social care. 
Recognising the complexity and variability of these sectors, the regime allows contracting authorities to adopt more flexible procurement approaches. This means reduced administrative burdens and a greater focus on collaboration between buyers and suppliers. 

Framework agreements under this regime can be extended beyond standard durations, supporting long-term partnerships. For suppliers, these changes create opportunities to demonstrate innovative solutions tailored to specific public sector needs. SMEs and specialised providers, in particular, can benefit from the reduced barriers and adaptable requirements of the Light Touch Regime.

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