Law or policy

Procurement Act 2023

26 stories · discussed at 20 council meetings · 16 councils

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

  1. Haringey Council secured internal audit services for up to £2.0 million over three years and six months in September 2026. Source
  2. Havering Council awarded contracts worth approximately £8.4 million for pupil support services in August 2026. Source
  3. Harrow Council's procurement pipeline for the next three years is set to exceed £656 million. Source
  4. Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to monitor the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 in March 2026. Source
  5. 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.

Stories, page 2

  1. Newham Approves £455k London Councils Subscription Newham Council has approved a subscription fee of £455,729 to London Councils for the 2026/27 financial year, ensuring its continued participation in collaborative London-wide... Newham 23 April 2026
  2. Civic Centre FF&E contracts awarded Haringey Council has awarded contracts for fixtures, fittings, and equipment (FF&E) for its new Civic Centre, a key step in the project to establish the council's new... Haringey 31 March 2026
  3. Bexley Council Committee to Monitor Procurement Act 2023 Implementation and FOI Inquiries Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee has agreed to monitor the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring ongoing oversight of... Bexley 27 March 2026
  4. New short breaks service for children with ASC Tower Hamlets Council has approved the commissioning of a new overnight and related short breaks service for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and... Tower Hamlets 26 March 2026
  5. Newham Council Approves Social Value Procurement Policy Newham Council has officially approved its new Social Value Procurement Policy, establishing a framework for all procurement activities exceeding £150,000. Newham 22 March 2026
  6. Greenwich Council Adopts New Procurement Strategy with Social Value Focus Greenwich Council has officially adopted a new Procurement Strategy for 2026-2031, placing a significant emphasis on securing social value from its £400 million annual spending.... Greenwich 20 March 2026
  7. Haringey Council approves 40-year heat supply deal for Selby Urban Village Haringey Council has approved a 40-year agreement for the supply of heat to the new Selby Urban Village development, authorising direct negotiations with district heat network... Haringey 15 January 2026
  8. Greenwich to Recruit Interim Head of Procurement Greenwich Council is set to recruit an interim Head of Procurement to oversee a crucial phase of its Financials System replacement project, aimed at modernising council... Greenwich 5 December 2025