Glossary

We understand that procurement can be confusing. Organisations often use different terms to describe the same thing. With that in mind, we designed this glossary to make buying with us and navigating our website easier. It is not designed to be an extensive list of all procurement terms.

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• Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)

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Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) sets out the rules governing public sector procurement. PCR 2015 allow public sector bodies to tender (seek bids) from suppliers when they want to buy goods and services above a certain value. Buying through CCS complies with procurement regulations but simplifies the process for buyers.

From March 2025, new CCS commercial agreements will be implemented under the Procurement Act 2023. Some commercial agreements will have started the procurement process before March 2025 and will be awarded under PCR2015. You should check the agreement webpage to see which procurement regulation it is following.