Guidance
Reducing procurement risk: good practice for academy trusts
A guide for academy trusts, on good practice when you procure contracts under the Procurement Act 2023.
Applies to England
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This guide is for anyone involved in procurement decision making in academy trusts. This includes business managers and finance staff.
It aims to help you to:
- understand important aspects of the Procurement Act
- reduce procurement risk, by adopting practical good practice approaches
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Published 15 July 2026