Delivering MAT Through CFP: A Practical Guide for Category Managers The Procurement Act 2023 introduces two transformative changes: Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) replaces MEAT (section 19) Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) (section 20) replaces rigid legacy procedures with tailored, proportionate competition For category managers, this is an opportunity to move beyond lowest-price compliance toward structured processes that deliver genuine value for money, public benefit, and whole-life … Read More