Policy and Legislation

NI Public Procurement Policy

The Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy document sets out the policies adopted by the Executive and the organisational structures that have been established to implement them. The document also outlines the 12 Procurement Principles which govern the administration of public procurement

Procurement Guidance Notes

CPD disseminates advice and guidance to the NI public sector on public procurement policies through the production of Procurement Guidance Notes.

Report on Inquiry into NI Procurement

• Report on Inquiry into NI Procurement 10 February 2010
• Procurement Board Response to the Inquiry

EU Directives and UK Procurement Legislation

Procurement law is driven by European directives, which are implemented in NI through regulations, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2006. The regulations apply to all public bodies which are largely owned, managed or financed through public funds. This includes government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), hospitals and health sector purchasers, housing associations, education boards and institutions, various non-government organisations and district councils.

• The Public Contracts Regulations 2006
• The Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009
• The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006
• The Utilities Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009
• The European Directives
• EU Remedies Directive 2007/66/EC
• Consultation on the European Directives
• The Cleaner Road Transport Vehicles Regulations 2011

Sustainability

• Sustainable Procurement (Overview)
• Sustainable Development Strategy for NI
• Equality of Opportunity and Sustainable Development in Public Sector Procurement
• Case Studies
• Guidance

Policy Framework for Construction Procurement

• Policy Framework Overview
• Achieving Excellence
• Procurement Strategy for Construction Works and Services
• Construction Initiatives
• Achieving Sustainability in Construction Procurement