Information about procurement thresholds
Set out below, are the threshold levels to apply for the purposes of The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Utilities Contract Regulations 2016, Concession Regulations 2016 and Defence and Security Public Procurement Regulations 2011, with effect from January 2024.
To determine whether the regulations apply, the contract value estimation should be inclusive of VAT (where applicable).
The Public Contracts Regulation 2015
The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 applies to contracting authorities including, amongst others, government departments, local authorities and NHS authorities and trusts.
| Supplies | Services | Works | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government authorities, as listed in Schedule One | £139,688 | £139,688 | £5,372,609 |
| Other public sector contracting authorities | £214,904 | £214,904 | £5372,609 |
| Light touch regime for services | N/A | £663,540 | N/A |
| Subsidised services contracts | N/A | £214,904 | N/A |
| Small lots | £70,778 | £70,778 | £884,720 |
Utilities contracts
The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 applies to certain utility companies operating in the energy, water and transport sectors.
| Supplies | Services | Works | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | £429,809 | £429,809 | £5,372,609 |
| Small lots | £70,778 | £70,778 | £884,720 |
The Concession Contracts Regulations 2016
The threshold for all concession contracts is £5,372,609.
The Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011
| Supplies | Services | Works | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All sectors | £429,809 | £429,809 | £5,372,609 |
| Small lots | £70,778 | £70,778 | £884,720 |
Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note 11/23
For more information about the new threshold levels (from 1st January 2024 onwards) visit the Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note 11/23