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What this meansGB-NIR
Northern Ireland context. Transferred-authority arrangements differ.
Context notes
Transferred Northern Ireland authorities have a defined relationship with the Procurement Act 2023 and related rules, with differences from England and Wales. Identify the authority and arrangement type and use current Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Cabinet Office guidance.
Language and formats
Date guidance. Use en-GB dates with month names for legal effective dates.
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Term-level notes
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It is buying by or for the public sector. The exact rules depend on the country, the type of authority and the value or nature of the purchase.
