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<p>This consultation on the draft Public Contracts Regulations 2015 complies with
the Government’s Consultation Principles, and formally concludes a long-running period
of continuous UK stakeholder engagement that commenced in 2011 when the European Commission’s
own consultations began.</p><p>Following the publication of a Procurement Policy note
in late 2013, the Cabinet Office engaged with stakeholders interested in specific
policy areas. The comprehensive feedback from this exercise meant that a four week
consultation period was appropriate and proportionate given the limited scope and
impact of the remaining issues on which to consult.</p><p>This consultation attracted
a large number of responses, which shows the period allowed was reasonable.</p><p>
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