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Public Contracts Regulations 2006 Thresholds
04 January 2012
The thresholds for the rules applying to contracting authorities seeking offers in relation to proposed public contracts for supplies, services and works were increased on 1 January 2012 as follows.
| Period of Application | Supplies | Services | Works | |
| Entities listed in Schedule 1 of the Regulations such as government departments, the Houses of Parliament and many courts | 1.1.2010 to 31.12.2011 | £101,323 | £101,323 | £3,927,260 |
| 1.1.2012 to 31.12.2013 | £113,057 | £113,057 | £4,348,350 | |
| Other public sector contracting authorities such as Local Authorities, RSLs, educational establishments and Police and Fire Authorities | 1.1.2010 to 31.12.2011 | £156,442 | £156,442 | £3,927,260 |
| 1.1.2012 to 31.12.2013 | £173,934 | £173,934 | £4,348,350 |
The threshold is the estimated value of the consideration which the contracting authority expects to be payable under the contract net of value added tax.
This is intended as a guide only as great care should be exercised in the determination of the relevant threshold and advice on the precise application of the Regulations should always be sought from Tim Richards or another member of the Procurement Team. Tim can be contacted on 01908 247010 or to email him click here timrichards@hewitsons.com.
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