The Procurement Act 2023 comes into force on the 24 February 2025, and it is essential for academy trusts and colleges to familiarise themselves with the new legislation. The Act introduces new legal requirements and processes which require updates to existing policies, procedures and documents, so that you can ensure that your future purchases are compliant.
At Stone King, we recognise that this is a big change for academy trusts and colleges; so, in order to help you adapt to this new way of working as easily as possible, we have created an education focused procurement package. This will help guide you through the change, save you time and ensure you are compliant with the new laws and regulations.
There is a different level of support for schools and academies of all sizes and readiness stages for you to choose from, click one of the tiles below to find out more about each Procurement Support Package.
Tailored and Bespoke Packages and Training
We are also able to offer tailored training packages, procurement documentation (draft ITT for competitive flexible procedure and open procedure and associated guidance on how to complete the ITT) and contract review services on a fixed-fee basis. Please contact us for more information on how we can help.
How do the Procurement Support Packages compare?
If you are not sure which Procurement Support Package is right for you, then you can use our handy comparison table below to see what is included in each one. We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs and providing bespoke support, so if there is something additional you need then please get in touch to find out about our tailored support.
| Document Name | Procurement Support Package for Schools, Academies and Colleges– Basic | Procurement Support Package for Schools, Academies, Colleges – Full | Procurement Support Package for Schools, Colleges Academies – Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award criteria |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| Guide to anticipating issues | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guide to inviting suppliers to participate in a competitive tendering procedure |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| Transition - Guide to transition and getting your procurement function ready | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-procurement checklist for covered procurements (procurements over the relevant thresholds) |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| PA23 Conflicts Assessment Template |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| Board Assurance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Procurement Report Template |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| Guide to Social Value | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Procurement Strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tender Notice - Checklist |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| Procurement Policy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Letter to unsuccessful bidders enclosing Assessment Summary & Annex |
| ✓ | ✓ |
| Teams call support (one hour) |
|
| ✓ |
| Trust/college specific Training session |
|
| ✓ |
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