Public procurement rules and policy

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Levels

1. Awareness

You can:

• explain that public money must be spent fairly, openly, and lawfully
• follow the organisation's thresholds and approval rules

2. Working

You can:

• apply the procurement rules that fit a straightforward purchase
• publish notices and keep records that meet transparency rules
• spot when a request risks breaking the rules and raise it

3. Practitioner

You can:

• advise on the lawful route for complex procurements and contract changes
• manage the risk of challenge and handle standstill and debrief correctly
• write procurement policy and guidance for the organisation

4. Expert

You can:

• interpret new procurement rules and lead the organisation's response
• advise the board on procurement compliance and risk
• manage formal challenges with legal advisers

Closest ESCO skills

• procurement legislation (close match)
• ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations (close match)

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