Procurement Act 2023
Councils are adapting procurement processes and awarding significant contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, with a focus on social value and compliance.
Haringey Council secured internal audit services for up to £2.0 million over three years and six months in September 2026, and awarded Civic Centre fixtures, fittings, and equipment contracts in March 2026. Havering Council awarded contracts worth approximately £8.4 million for pupil support services in August 2026. Harrow Council's Cabinet approved a new £2 million fencing framework and plans to recommission domestic abuse services in July 2026. Kingston Council awarded e-bike hire contracts in June 2026.
Councils are implementing the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force in February 2025, by updating strategies and policies. Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to monitor the Act's implementation in March 2026. Newham and Greenwich Councils adopted new procurement strategies in March 2026, emphasising social value and compliance with the Act. Harrow Council's Cabinet noted a £656 million procurement pipeline in July 2026.
The Act introduces publication requirements for procurements over £30,000, which has led to increased supplier engagement. Haringey Council considered revisions to its contract standing orders in November 2025 to align with the Act. Councils including Greenwich, Newham, Hackney, and Haringey have procurement-related discussions scheduled in September 2026, with Greenwich's Pension Board discussing pensions procurement.
Key facts
- Haringey Council secured internal audit services for up to £2.0 million over three years and six months in September 2026. Source
- Havering Council awarded contracts worth approximately £8.4 million for pupil support services in August 2026. Source
- Harrow Council's procurement pipeline for the next three years is set to exceed £656 million. Source
- Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to monitor the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 in March 2026. Source
- The Procurement Act 2023 came into force in February 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.