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High Court ruling considers limitation periods in public contract direct awards

This case highlights the importance of correct application of limitation periods under Regulation 93 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

21 December 2023

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The National Lottery Case: Lessons for Interested Parties

Sub-contractors and group companies cannot bring procurement challenges. Costs can be awarded to interested parties but only where the court finds their input necessary or useful.
27 September 2023

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What does the Provider Selection Regime mean for remedies and dispute resolution?

We examine the implications of DHSC’s new proposals for remedies and enforcement relating to procurements of healthcare services
17 July 2023

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Managing the costs of Subsidy Control Act appeals

The Court of Appeal has set out principles that will influence the scope, costs and cost risk of subsidy decision appeals under the Subsidy Control Act 2022
13 July 2023

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Public Procurement: Modification to an awarded contract: Lessons from James Waste v Essex County Council

The judge held that the “safe-harbour” tests in Reg 72 should be interpreted narrowly but, in this case, one of those safe-harbour tests was met. The variation was permissible, and the claim failed.
26 May 2023

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The Procurement Bill: Recent changes following exit from House of Commons Committee Stage

Analysing four key substantive changes to the Procurement Bill following its exit from the House of Commons Committee Stage, including important changes to the new debarment regime
10 March 2023

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The tail that wags the dog: What is reasonable and proportionate documentary disclosure in the context of procurement litigation?

We consider two recent judgments on the appropriate scope of disclosure for both a contracting authority and a challenging bidder

12 December 2022

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Savings in PFI Contracts: is your insurance cost/gain share regime being properly applied?

As the costs of insuring PFI projects fall, is the public sector receiving its proper share of premium savings? Recent adjudication success calls into question

10 June 2022

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COVID-19 impact on construction disputes – our top tips for virtual proceedings

The pandemic has significantly changed how construction claims are dealt with. We look at the impact on adjudication, arbitration and litigation
14 August 2020

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A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019

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A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 1: A to M

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
14 May 2019

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Manifest error case dismissed after seven year procedural history

The case of R (Hersi & Co Solicitors) v Lord Chancellor has finally been decided, seven years after judicial review proceedings were first issued in the Administrative Court.
16 November 2017
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