Contract modification—PA 2023

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Practice notes

Contract modification—PA 2023

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Published by a LexisNexis Public Law expert

Practice notes
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STOP PRESS: As of 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) are in force. Procurements begun on or after this date must be carried out under PA 2023, whereas those begun under the previous legislation (the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Regulations 2016, and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) must continue to be procured and managed under that legislation. See Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023—PA 2023.

This content relates to the Procurement Act 2023 regime

This practical guidance is about public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). For practical guidance on contract modification under the previous legislation, see Practice Note: Modification and termination of public contracts.

Modification of public contracts within scope of the Procurement Act 2023

This Practice Note provides guidance on the modification of public contracts within scope of PA 2023.

A public contract or framework agreement may need to be modified during its term. PA 2023 limits when public contracts and framework agreements

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