Powys County Council urges suppliers to register for new procurement requirements
1 April 2026
The requirement forms part of the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024, which introduce a new national approach to public sector procurement.
Under the new legislation, all suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform and obtain a Unique Supplier Reference Code, also known as a Unique Supplier ID or Public Procurement Organisation Number (PPON).
The Central Digital Platform enables public sector bodies to access validated supplier information and helps ensure procurement processes are transparent, consistent and compliant across the UK.
To support suppliers with these changes, Powys County Council is working in collaboration with Business Wales to deliver a series of fully funded online training sessions titled Public Sector Procurement: Getting Fit to Tender Under New Legislation. The sessions will help suppliers understand the new requirements and support them to register on the Central Digital Platform. The sessions will cover:
How to register on the Central Digital Platform
What suppliers need to know about tendering under the new legislation
Key steps to help businesses prepare for future public sector opportunities
The fully funded online sessions will take place on 15, 22 and 29 April 2026, running over lunchtime from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Suppliers only need to attend one session, as they all cover the same content. Places can be booked via the Business Wales Events Finder: Click to Register
Jane Thomas, Director of Corporate Services said: "These changes are about making public sector procurement more transparent, consistent and accessible. We want to ensure that local suppliers are supported and fully prepared, which is why we're working closely with Business Wales to offer practical guidance and training. Registering on the Central Digital Platform is a vital step for any business looking to work with the Council in the future."
Registering on the Central Digital Platform is a one‑off process, requiring only basic information to get started, and is intended to make it easier for suppliers to bid for future public sector opportunities once completed.
Suppliers are encouraged to complete their registration as soon as possible. Failure to register and provide a Unique Supplier Reference Code when requested may result in the Council being unable to engage with an organisation as part of a quotation or tender process.
Further guidance and support is available through Powys County Council's website https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/21289/Registering-on-the-Central-Digital-Platform-CDP-for-your-Unique-Supplier-ID--PPON-Step-by-Step-Supplier-Guide and via the upcoming Business Wales sessions.
