Navigating the Procurement Act 2023 - Exclusion, Debarment & Supplier Risk Explained

Introduction

The Procurement Act 2023 is reshaping how supplier risk and accountability are handled in public procurement.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, expectations around compliance, safety and governance have intensified, raising complex questions for contracting authorities and their advisers.

This webinar gives you a clear, practical understanding of the new exclusion and debarment regime, including mandatory and discretionary grounds, the central debarment list and supplier self-cleaning. You will gain valuable insight into managing compliance, governance and reputational risks across public sector supply chains.

Register today to equip yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the new regime confidently. The webinar is ideal for solicitors, in-house legal advisers, procurement professionals and those involved in compliance, governance, and supplier due diligence.

What You Will Learn

The webinar will cover the following:

• The structure of the new exclusion and debarment regime introduced under the Procurement Act 2023, including both mandatory and discretionary grounds for exclusion
• The circumstances in which suppliers may be excluded or added to the central debarment list and what this means for organisations bidding for public contracts
• The function of the central debarment list and associated investigation processes in overseeing supplier conduct across the public sector
• The concept of ‘self-cleaning’ and the steps suppliers can take to evidence remediation and regain eligibility
• The practical implications of the regime for organisations operating in public sector supply chains and for the advisers supporting them