diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index a1fd25558..59ab860f4 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
-[project]
-python = "^3.8"
-
-
 [tool.poetry]
 name = "spine-directory-service-api"
 version = "0.0.1-alpha"
@@ -19,6 +15,7 @@ repository = "https://github.com/NHSDigital/spine-directory-service-api"
 homepage = "https://github.com/NHSDigital/spine-directory-service-api"
 
 keywords = ["healthcare", "uk", "nhs"] #TODO add additional keywords
+package-mode = false
 
 
 [tool.poetry.dependencies]