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This PPN sets out how payment approaches can be taken into account in the procurement of major government contracts. The questions require a supplier to demonstrate it is paying at least 95% of invoices within 60 days (90% with an action plan), and also paying all its invoices within an average of 45 days.
It replaces PPN 015 from 1 October 2025.

This PPN sets out how payment approaches can be taken into account in the procurement of major government contracts (expected contract value above £5 million per year (including VAT) . For procurements under PA2023 we must use the questions in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ). The questions require suppliers to demonstrate they are paying 95% of invoices within 60 days (90% with an action plan), and also paying all their invoices within an average of 55 days.
It replaces PPN 10/23 from 24 February 2025

Updates the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and accompanying statutory guidance and replaces PPN 03/23
EFFECTIVE AS SOON AS CHANGES ARE IMPLEMENTED – MUST BE IN PLACE BY 26/06/24

It is important to note that suppliers’ use of AI is not prohibited during the commercial process but steps should be taken to understand the risks associated with the use of AI tools in this context, as would be the case if a bid writer has been used by the bidder

Provides standard T&Cs to support contract specific decarbonisation objectives to be set and delivered, and provides a framework to monitor and assess the Supplier’s decarbonisation performance. Use of the Carbon Reduction Schedule is optional
Immediate effect