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Infographic: UK Public Procurement Act one year in: What does the data tell us about implementation and impact?

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By: Open Contracting Partnership

Published: 2026

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Thanks to the UK Procurement Act, the UK has a single source of truth on procurement that is structured, machine-readable & covers the whole commercial lifecycle of contracts. We can see important patterns of competition and awards for the first time.

OCP analyzed the data after the first full year. We found that:

  • Open procedures are gradually rising.
  • SME engagement is strong.
  • Pre-market engagement is growing fast.
  • Competitive flexible procedures are gaining traction.
  • Data quality has significantly improved from the old regime.

Check out our infographic for the key insights and dive into our analysis for the full picture.

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