Section 12

In carrying out a covered procurement, a contracting authority must have regard to the importance of— delivering value for money; maximising public benefit; sharing information for the purpose of allowing suppliers and others to understand the authority’s procurement policies and decisions; acting, and being seen to act, with integrity. In carrying out a covered procurement, a contracting authority must treat suppliers the same unless a difference between the suppliers justifies different treatment. If a contracting authority considers that different treatment is justified in a particular case, the authority must take all reasonable steps to ensure it does not put a supplier at an unfair advantage or disadvantage. In carrying out a covered procurement, a contracting authority must— have regard to the fact that small and medium-sized enterprises may face particular barriers to participation, and consider whether such barriers can be removed or reduced.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04