The Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026
Section 17(5) of the Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9) (“the 1988 Act”) contains a list of matters (non-commercial matters) by reference to which specified authorities may not exercise the functions listed in section 17(4) of that Act, which include functions in relation to proposed public supply or works contracts with the authority.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
03 Feb 2026
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In force
04 Feb 2026
Enabling power
the 1999 Act the 2023 Act The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 19(1), (2)(a), (b) and (c) and (2A) of the Local Government Act 1999(“”) and sections 95(1) and (2)(a) and 122(3) of the Procurement Act 2023(“”). In accordance with section 19(3) of the 1999 Actand section 122(4)(o) of the 2023 Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
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