Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Primary legislation governing public procurement processes, including rules for soliciting vendors and awarding contracts in the public sector
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation promoting fair treatment of small businesses in procurement processes and ensuring payment terms transparency
Companies Act 2006: Core company law legislation affecting business relationships, corporate structures, and contractual capabilities
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation ensuring transparency and ethical practices in business relationships and procurement
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive practices and ensuring fair market competition in vendor selection
Enterprise Act 2002: Law governing fair trading practices and market competition in business relationships
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulation governing the processing and protection of personal data in business transactions and communications
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR in protecting personal information
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in business relationships and vendor selection
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements in business communications and contract formation
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation setting environmental standards and obligations for businesses and their supply chains
Climate Change Act 2008: Framework for reducing carbon emissions, affecting supplier requirements and environmental considerations in procurement
