FOI release

Procurement processess

Case reference FOI2025/00512

Received 14 May 2025

Published 11 June 2025

Request

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to your organisation’s response to: 1. The implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, and the National Procurement Policy Statement effective from 24 February 2025. 2. The Local Government Association’s (LGA) Transformation Guidance and associated outcomes. In light of this, we request: a. Details of the preparations, processes, and procedures your organisation has implemented to specifically meet the requirements of inclusive procurement as outlined above. b. Contact details of the teams or individuals responsible for early engagement with small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises, to ensure these groups are not disadvantaged in public procurement opportunities. c. Information on how your organisation plans to manage, monitor, and measure performance in these areas. d. Details of the e-tendering solution you use. 2. Local Government Association Transformation Guidance The LGA is actively promoting transformational change in local government, with a focus on improving systems, processes, workforce skills, and overall service delivery. These efforts have strong links to procurement strategy and Pipeline Notice planning. Please provide the following: a. Contact details of your key Transformation Leads. b. The processes and procedures these leads follow to ensure that small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises are considered as potential support or delivery partners. c. Details of major transformation strategies and initiatives undertaken in the past 12 months, including whether any have upcoming additional or secondary delivery phases. d. Information on key transformation outcomes or milestones your organisation is targeting over the next two years.

Response

Please see the response in the link below.

Documents

• FOIA response for disclosure log - FOI2025_00512 RESPONSE.pdf (118.5 KB)

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