{"id":3141,"date":"2024-05-26T13:21:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T13:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autogenai.dsstaging2.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:51:12","slug":"uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"UK General Election 2024: What Is Purdah, When Does It Start and How Will It Impact Your Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Is_Purdah\" >What Is Purdah?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Is_The_Purpose_of_Purdah\" >What Is The Purpose of Purdah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Are_The_Rules_of_Purdah\" >What Are The Rules of Purdah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#When_Does_Purdah_Start\" >When Does Purdah Start?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#Where_Does_The_Term_Purdah_Come_From_and_Why_Do_We_Use_It\" >Where Does The Term Purdah Come From and Why Do We Use It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#Do_General_Elections_and_Purdah_Impact_Public_Procurement\" >Do General Elections and Purdah Impact Public Procurement?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#How_Does_Purdah_Impact_Procurement\" >How Does Purdah Impact Procurement?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Happens_After_The_Election\" >What Happens After The Election?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#How_To_Make_The_Most_of_Purdah\" >How To Make The Most of Purdah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Is_Purdah-2\" >What Is Purdah?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Is_The_Purpose_of_Purdah-2\" >What Is The Purpose of Purdah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Are_The_Rules_of_Purdah-2\" >What Are The Rules of Purdah?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#When_Does_Purdah_Start-2\" >When Does Purdah Start?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#Where_Does_The_Term_Purdah_Come_From_and_Why_Do_We_Use_It-2\" >Where Does The Term Purdah Come From and Why Do We Use It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#Do_General_Elections_and_Purdah_Impact_Public_Procurement-2\" >Do General Elections and Purdah Impact Public Procurement?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#How_Does_Purdah_Impact_Procurement-2\" >How Does Purdah Impact Procurement?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#What_Happens_After_The_Election-2\" >What Happens After The Election?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/autogenai.com\/apac\/blog\/uk-general-election-2024-what-is-purdah-when-does-it-start-and-how-will-it-impact-your-business\/#How_To_Make_The_Most_of_Purdah-2\" >How To Make The Most of Purdah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Purdah\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is Purdah?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah is the term used in the United Kingdom to describe the period that begins immediately after an election is announced and continues until the election is held. It is also referred to as the \u2018period of heightened sensitivity\u2019 or the \u2018period of pre-election sensitivity\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The general principles of purdah are that during this time, governments, local authorities, ministers, and civil servants are required to adhere to specific guidelines and rules that restrict their ability to make public announcements or decisions that could influence the outcome of the election.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Purpose_of_Purdah\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is The Purpose of Purdah?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The primary purposes of purdah are to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maintain the impartiality and integrity of the electoral process by preventing the incumbent government from using its position to gain an unfair advantage in the forthcoming election; and <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ensure that government and local authority resources are not used for party political campaigning.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah seeks to prevent the government and public bodies from making announcements that could sway public opinion or give undue advantage to a candidate or political party.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Rules_of_Purdah\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Are The Rules of Purdah?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah is governed by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office to all civil servants in government departments and other public bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ministers remain in office and in charge of their departments during purdah, but they are expected to defer any announcements on policies, contracts or senior public appointments until after the forthcoming election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local authorities also face similar restrictions during this period. They must continue providing services as usual during purdah but must also ensure that decisions and actions taken do not favour any political party or candidate. This includes being cautious about policy announcements or operational decisions that could be seen as politically motivated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Does_Purdah_Start\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Does Purdah Start?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The duration of purdah is not explicitly defined in law but is governed by conventions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purdah period informally begins with the announcement of an election and then officially starts when Parliament is dissolved, which is typically 25 working days before polling day. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah ends when a new government is formed, at which point the restrictions are lifted, and normal government operations resume.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UK Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday 30 May 2024 in preparation for the 2024 General Election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Does_The_Term_Purdah_Come_From_and_Why_Do_We_Use_It\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where Does The Term Purdah Come From and Why Do We Use It?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The term \u2018purdah\u2019 has its roots in Persian and Urdu and is also\u00a0used in various South Asian languages, including Punjabi and Hindi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In its original cultural context and meaning the term is\u00a0associated with practices aimed at preserving modesty, privacy, or honour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah\u00a0is both a noun and a verb, and refers to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a curtain or veil;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0practice of hiding or veiling women from men who are\u00a0not immediate family members; or<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the act of deliberately concealing a piece of information to protect someone\u2019s reputation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah entered the English language in the late 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> century when it became a metaphor used to describe the period of pre-election silence in the UK, suggesting a &#8216;veiling&#8217; or &#8216;curtaining&#8217; of government activity from public scrutiny or political leveraging during the pre-election period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_General_Elections_and_Purdah_Impact_Public_Procurement\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">General Elections and Purdah Impact Public Procurement<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short, yes. Even though purdah\u00a0only applies to government and public bodies, it can still have an impact on\u00a0business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public procurement refers to the process by which government departments or agencies purchase goods,\u00a0or services\u00a0from businesses. This process is often subject to strict rules and regulations to ensure transparency, fairness, and value for money. During the period of purdah, these rules and regulations can become even more stringent making it even harder for companies to win contracts. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As explained above, the purpose of purdah is to prevent the existing government from influencing the outcome of the election. Even though the rules of purdah aren\u2019t enforceable by law, the government and public bodies\u00a0will endeavour to avoid accusations that their actions or decisions influenced, or attempted to influence, the outcome of the election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Purdah_Impact_Procurement\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Does Purdah Impact Procurement?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The data is quite interesting. Tussell\u2019s platform shows that following the announcement of the last three UK general elections, the volume of new tenders published by the Central Government and NHS contracting authorities declined or stagnated but the volume published by Local Government actually <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increased<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what\u2019s going on?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Central Government procurement is most likely to be closely tied to a political agenda and so it makes sense that purdah\u00a0most impacts the announcement, evaluation and award of these politically charged government contracts. For these more contentious tenders, public sector organisations and government bodies commonly:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">halt or delay publishing announcements of Invitations to Tender (ITT) for new contracts, major contract extensions, re-tendering, or terminations until after the election period;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">defer awarding existing tenders until after the election to avoid accusations of partiality and politically motivated decision making; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">impose extended stand-still periods, withdraw ITTs and repeatedly amend tender submission deadlines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local Government procurement, however, is further removed from political agendas and has more to do with the delivery of day-to-day services.\u00a0So, for these less controversial contracts, procurement will still continue or even increase. But, the heightened focus on transparency and fairness during purdah can lead to more rigorous evaluations and a more cautious approach during these Local Authority procurement processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bottom line? Expect and prepare for delays. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_The_Election\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Happens After The Election?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It all depends on which party gets elected and whether there is a change in government.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there is a change in government, some more politically charged tenders relating to the priorities of the former government may be re-run from scratch with new specifications and others may disappear completely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a new party comes into power, they commonly announce a raft of new policies, programmes and spending plans that undoubtedly result in a wave of new tender announcements. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Election manifestos can provide a clue for what might happen. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Labour&#8217;s &#8216;First Steps for Change&#8217; sets out a series of commitments aimed at transforming the UK including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivering Economic Stability; <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cutting NHS Waiting Times;<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">launching a new Border Security Command; <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">setting up Great British Energy (with its HQ in Scotland);<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cracking down on Anti-Social Behaviour; and <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recruiting 6500 new teachers. <\/span>\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on the above it would be reasonable to assume that if Labour gets elected there will be a large volume of procurement relating to recruitment, healthcare staffing, energy provision, specialist investigation services and youth employment programmes. And that&#8217;s just the tip of the iceberg.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_The_Most_of_Purdah\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How To Make The Most of Purdah<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the world of bids and tenders, purdah can, at best, result in delays and disruption and at worst, result in weeks of doing nothing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah is a brilliant time to implement AutogenAI\u2019s Generative AI solution and equip your team with a tool that will allow them to write more high-quality, winning bids, tenders and proposals faster than ever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our world class engineers have\u00a0dedicated\u00a0over 50,000 hours\u00a0to\u00a0building software that\u00a0allows bid writers to securely harness the power of their existing knowledge libraries, all information published on the internet, and the latest advances in Generative AI. Now your bid writing team\u00a0can get to a first draft bid in minutes rather than days or weeks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AutogenAI\u2019s Language Engines allow bid teams to extract tender requirements, project manage, storyboard, mind-map, locate evidence and statistics, and perform a swathe of sophisticated text transformations to generate winning text with ease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our clients are experiencing significant increases in bid-team efficiency and win rates. One Skills and Training Provider Client submitted a record number of bids and saw revenues from successful bids more than double in just 10 months. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They attribute that success to AutogenAI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We can build you your custom Language Engine, train it in your company\u2019s tone of voice, and onboard all your bid writers in a matter of days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That means that when purdah ends, and the new administration is ready to roll out its manifesto promises, you are poised to capture as much of that new business as possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about AutogenAI and how we can help you transform your bid and proposal writing process, contact us today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Purdah-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is Purdah?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah is the term used in the United Kingdom to describe the period that begins immediately after an election is announced and continues until the election is held. It is also referred to as the \u2018period of heightened sensitivity\u2019 or the \u2018period of pre-election sensitivity\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The general principles of purdah are that during this time, governments, local authorities, ministers, and civil servants are required to adhere to specific guidelines and rules that restrict their ability to make public announcements or decisions that could influence the outcome of the election.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Purpose_of_Purdah-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is The Purpose of Purdah?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The primary purposes of purdah are to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maintain the impartiality and integrity of the electoral process by preventing the incumbent government from using its position to gain an unfair advantage in the forthcoming election; and <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ensure that government and local authority resources are not used for party political campaigning.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah seeks to prevent the government and public bodies from making announcements that could sway public opinion or give undue advantage to a candidate or political party.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Rules_of_Purdah-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Are The Rules of Purdah?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah is governed by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office to all civil servants in government departments and other public bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ministers remain in office and in charge of their departments during purdah, but they are expected to defer any announcements on policies, contracts or senior public appointments until after the forthcoming election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local authorities also face similar restrictions during this period. They must continue providing services as usual during purdah but must also ensure that decisions and actions taken do not favour any political party or candidate. This includes being cautious about policy announcements or operational decisions that could be seen as politically motivated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Does_Purdah_Start-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Does Purdah Start?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The duration of purdah is not explicitly defined in law but is governed by conventions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purdah period informally begins with the announcement of an election and then officially starts when Parliament is dissolved, which is typically 25 working days before polling day. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah ends when a new government is formed, at which point the restrictions are lifted, and normal government operations resume.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UK Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday 30 May 2024 in preparation for the 2024 General Election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Does_The_Term_Purdah_Come_From_and_Why_Do_We_Use_It-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where Does The Term Purdah Come From and Why Do We Use It?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The term \u2018purdah\u2019 has its roots in Persian and Urdu and is also\u00a0used in various South Asian languages, including Punjabi and Hindi.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In its original cultural context and meaning the term is\u00a0associated with practices aimed at preserving modesty, privacy, or honour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah\u00a0is both a noun and a verb, and refers to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a curtain or veil;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0practice of hiding or veiling women from men who are\u00a0not immediate family members; or<br \/>\n<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the act of deliberately concealing a piece of information to protect someone\u2019s reputation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah entered the English language in the late 20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> century when it became a metaphor used to describe the period of pre-election silence in the UK, suggesting a &#8216;veiling&#8217; or &#8216;curtaining&#8217; of government activity from public scrutiny or political leveraging during the pre-election period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_General_Elections_and_Purdah_Impact_Public_Procurement-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">General Elections and Purdah Impact Public Procurement<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In short, yes. Even though purdah\u00a0only applies to government and public bodies, it can still have an impact on\u00a0business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public procurement refers to the process by which government departments or agencies purchase goods,\u00a0or services\u00a0from businesses. This process is often subject to strict rules and regulations to ensure transparency, fairness, and value for money. During the period of purdah, these rules and regulations can become even more stringent making it even harder for companies to win contracts. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As explained above, the purpose of purdah is to prevent the existing government from influencing the outcome of the election. Even though the rules of purdah aren\u2019t enforceable by law, the government and public bodies\u00a0will endeavour to avoid accusations that their actions or decisions influenced, or attempted to influence, the outcome of the election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Purdah_Impact_Procurement-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Does Purdah Impact Procurement?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The data is quite interesting. Tussell\u2019s platform shows that following the announcement of the last three UK general elections, the volume of new tenders published by the Central Government and NHS contracting authorities declined or stagnated but the volume published by Local Government actually <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increased<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, what\u2019s going on?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Central Government procurement is most likely to be closely tied to a political agenda and so it makes sense that purdah\u00a0most impacts the announcement, evaluation and award of these politically charged government contracts. For these more contentious tenders, public sector organisations and government bodies commonly:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">halt or delay publishing announcements of Invitations to Tender (ITT) for new contracts, major contract extensions, re-tendering, or terminations until after the election period;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">defer awarding existing tenders until after the election to avoid accusations of partiality and politically motivated decision making; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">impose extended stand-still periods, withdraw ITTs and repeatedly amend tender submission deadlines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local Government procurement, however, is further removed from political agendas and has more to do with the delivery of day-to-day services.\u00a0So, for these less controversial contracts, procurement will still continue or even increase. But, the heightened focus on transparency and fairness during purdah can lead to more rigorous evaluations and a more cautious approach during these Local Authority procurement processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bottom line? Expect and prepare for delays. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_The_Election-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Happens After The Election?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It all depends on which party gets elected and whether there is a change in government.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there is a change in government, some more politically charged tenders relating to the priorities of the former government may be re-run from scratch with new specifications and others may disappear completely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a new party comes into power, they commonly announce a raft of new policies, programmes and spending plans that undoubtedly result in a wave of new tender announcements. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Election manifestos can provide a clue for what might happen. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Labour&#8217;s &#8216;First Steps for Change&#8217; sets out a series of commitments aimed at transforming the UK including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivering Economic Stability; <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cutting NHS Waiting Times;<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">launching a new Border Security Command; <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">setting up Great British Energy (with its HQ in Scotland);<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cracking down on Anti-Social Behaviour; and <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recruiting 6500 new teachers. <\/span>\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on the above it would be reasonable to assume that if Labour gets elected there will be a large volume of procurement relating to recruitment, healthcare staffing, energy provision, specialist investigation services and youth employment programmes. And that&#8217;s just the tip of the iceberg.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_The_Most_of_Purdah-2\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How To Make The Most of Purdah<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the world of bids and tenders, purdah can, at best, result in delays and disruption and at worst, result in weeks of doing nothing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purdah is a brilliant time to implement AutogenAI\u2019s Generative AI solution and equip your team with a tool that will allow them to write more high-quality, winning bids, tenders and proposals faster than ever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our world class engineers have\u00a0dedicated\u00a0over 50,000 hours\u00a0to\u00a0building software that\u00a0allows bid writers to securely harness the power of their existing knowledge libraries, all information published on the internet, and the latest advances in Generative AI. Now your bid writing team\u00a0can get to a first draft bid in minutes rather than days or weeks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AutogenAI\u2019s Language Engines allow bid teams to extract tender requirements, project manage, storyboard, mind-map, locate evidence and statistics, and perform a swathe of sophisticated text transformations to generate winning text with ease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our clients are experiencing significant increases in bid-team efficiency and win rates. 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