New Selection Questionnaire (SQ) to replace PQQ

So in England & Wales the Pooh sticks have finally emerged under the bridge, and we have guidance on replacing the traditional public sector Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) with something that is compliant with the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

Note that in Scotland the ESPD has been in use for months, and guess what - is not the same as the new SQ form for use in England (and at least in part in Northern Ireland and Wales).

Guidance is available at www.gov.uk in Procurement Policy Note 8/16, replacing PPN 03/15.

So what are the changes?
Well in brief it is in 3 parts, and you cannot change the first 2 at all - and the 3rd must be "proportionate".  Suppliers can re-submit previously completed SQs as they will have all the same information - they can also do  this by submitting a ESPD and referring to that.
There is clarity that you should use a PQQ for works projects above the OJEU threshold for supply of goods, and below the OJEU threshold for Works (it was not clear before) - and that for this you should use PAS91.

Few more odds and ends too.
Generally I think it could have been a bit simpler, but is a step forward.  Of course not being the same as Scotland is a step back.

In terms of Brexit, leaving aside the ESPD compliance I don't think it will have any impact.  Happy for others to clarify if it does