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Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has introduced a new scheme to streamline the procurement process for electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) by local authorities. The initiative, developed in collaboration with the Department for Transport and other partners, provides customisable template documents for open market procurement of on-street EVI services, along with draft terms and conditions. These resources aim to simplify the complex procurement process, align with government guidance, and support best practices. Notably, CCS has prepared separate documentation to accommodate the forthcoming Procurement Act 2023 regulations, set to take effect on 24 February 2025, ensuring compliance with both current and future legal frameworks.
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