JCT is committed to working with public sector clients, local and central government to ensure that JCT contracts and documents are central to effective public sector procurement.
A key role for JCT is playing its part in the implementation of the Government’s Construction Playbook. As such, for the JCT 2024 Edition the following previously supplemental provisions were made mandatory:
- Collaborative Working Article
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Consideration clauses
- Notification and Negotiation of Disputes clause
This is in addition to including the provisions relating to Fair Payment, Transparency, and BIM that were originally incorporated in the JCT 2016 Edition.
Read more about JCT’s alignment with the objectives of the Construction Playbook, here: corporate.jctltd.co.uk/construction-playbook.
Project Bank Account Documentation 2024 (PBA 2024)
Updated for 2024, JCT’s Project Bank Account Documentation helps parties to a contract who wish to adopt the use of a project bank account (PBA) as part of fair payment practice.
It is for use on private and public sector projects, but for the public sector it assists JCT contract users in complying with the policy objectives of the Government’s Construction Playbook on the use of PBAs.
JCT’s PBA Documentation comprises the following:
- JCT Project Bank Account Agreement (PBA). This includes the JCT form of Joining Agreement (PBA/JA)
- Enabling Provisions for insertion into the Building Contract and Sub-Contracts requiring the relevant parties to enter into the PBA
- Guidance Notes
Public Sector Group
JCT is keen to engage those working in the procurement of public sector projects at both a local and central government level. If you would be interested in joining JCT’s public sector group, register here.