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Threshold & Route Helper

Determine the correct procurement route under PA23 based on contract value and type. Get instant guidance on required procedures and compliance requirements.

Contract Details

Current PA23 Thresholds

Below Threshold:£5,000
Above Threshold:£5,000

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What this means under PA23

Thresholds determine the procurement procedure required. Above threshold contracts require full PA23 compliance including contract notices, evaluation criteria, and award notices.

Official PA23 Guidance

PA23 Threshold Guidelines

Below Threshold

  • • Basic competition required
  • • Documentation should be maintained
  • • No formal notices required
  • • Still subject to general principles

Above Threshold

  • • Full PA23 procedure required
  • • Contract notice mandatory
  • • Evaluation criteria must be published
  • • Award notice required