Procurement at HM Land Registry
How we use external suppliers for goods and services.
The Procurement Act 2023
Public procurement is changing. On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Procurement Act 2023 will improve and streamline the way procurement is done and benefit prospective suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises.
If your business supplies goods, works or services to organisations in the public or utility sectors – or hopes to do so in the future – you need to know about the changes. This includes supplying to HMLR, other government departments, the NHS, local authorities, universities, schools, social housing organisations, police and fire brigades and utility companies.
There are dedicated guidance products to help you prepare and to support you as you begin to do business under the new regime. A short guide for suppliers (PDF, 360KB) on the main elements of the Procurement Act 2023; a factsheet explaining how the Central Digital Platform (PDF, 4.8MB) will work and dedicated Supplier Knowledge Drops videos giving you an overview of the key changes with versions for SMEs and VCSEs. We have also published Supplementary Guidance (PDF, 629KB) to explain how we are defining Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and you can view our Public sector buyers’ training manual - to see the detailed training all procurement practitioners are undertaking.
How to do business with us
We advertise our contracts on contracts finder, where appropriate.
As well as setting up our own contracts, we use framework contracts set up by other government departments that have already been through the competition and tender process. We also regularly use Crown Commercial Service’s framework agreements. Crown Commercial Service is the national procurement partner for all UK public services.
Government procurement card
The government procurement card (GPC) allows holders to pay for orders without going through the traditional intensive order and payment process.
The GPC is our preferred purchasing and payment method for low-value transactions. Where it cannot be used, purchase orders are processed through our business information system.
Opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
The government definition for a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) specifies fewer than 250 staff, combined with balance sheet or turnover thresholds. Check whether your business qualifies as an SME.
HM Land Registry recognises the importance of SMEs to the UK economy and the agility and innovation they can bring when supplying goods and services. Through the Help to Grow programme the Government is supporting businesses to boost productivity, with management training and new software both proven to get results.
- Help to Grow: Management offers 90% government-funded leadership and management training at over 50 of the UK’s world class business schools. Participants receive help to develop a bespoke action plan, are offered mentoring and get the chance to network with other business leaders.
Standard terms and conditions
HM Land Registry use a range of different contract types dependant on the route to market, value and complexity of the goods and services procured. Where a supplier does not have a contract with HM Land Registry, the will apply.
Contact
Contact our Head of Commercial with any queries about our procurement procedure.
Email: headofcommercial@landregistry.gov.uk
Head of Commercial
Trafalgar House
1 Bedford Park
Croydon
CR0 2AQ