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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

The Procurement Act 2023 receives Royal Assent - so what now?

In this note we summarise the latest position on implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and how we can help you navigate the transition to the new procurement regime
06 December 2023

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

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

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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How can NHS procurement be improved: an expert briefing

An expert panel event exploring ways in which the NHS can minimise waste and learn lessons from the pandemic about improving future procurement processes

06 June 2023

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

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

Framework Contracts in the construction sector – "Constructing the Gold Standard" – one year on; action is needed

A year on from the independent review, "Constructing the Gold Standard", we consider what more can be done to verify compliance with the Gold Standard recommendations for public sector construction frameworks
13 January 2023

The Procurement Bill: Key changes as it leaves the House of Lords

We analyse the most substantive amendments to the Procurement Bill following completion of its passage through the House of Lords
10 January 2023

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

The Procurement Bill: Key changes proposed following the House of Lords Committee Stage

In this article we analyse some of the key proposed updates to the Procurement Bill following its progress through the Committee stage of the House of Lords

18 November 2022
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