Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary UK legislation governing public procurement processes, including competitive tendering procedures and transparency requirements
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012: Requires public authorities to consider economic, social and environmental well-being in procurement decisions
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation that must be considered in government bidding processes to ensure compliance and ethical conduct
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prohibits anti-competitive practices in bidding processes
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Governs public access to information held by public authorities, affecting transparency in bidding processes
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled in the bidding process
Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: Post-Brexit legislation adapting EU procurement rules for UK context
Local Government Act 1972: Fundamental legislation governing local authority operations and procurement processes
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Protects employees' rights when business activities transfer between providers in public contracts
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equality considerations in public procurement processes
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial aspects and ensures proper financial conduct in government contracting
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets requirements for due diligence and financial transparency in high-value government contracts
