Corruption review finds ‘red flags’ in more than 130 Covid contracts – BBC News

‘An anti-corruption charity says it has identified significant concerns in contracts worth over £15.3bn awarded by the Conservative government during the Covid pandemic, equivalent to one in every £3 spent.’

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BBC News, 9th September 2024

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Procurement Act guidance on frameworks is out – Buyers beware! – Local Government Lawyer

‘The latest batch of guidance on the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) released by the Cabinet Office includes the eagerly awaited guidance on frameworks. Dr Steven Brunning looks at the key considerations.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th August 2024

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Update on limitation periods – Local Government Lawyer

‘A recent Court of Appeal ruling is a reminder of the applicable limitation periods for those procurements commenced under the current regime, write John Houlden, Laura Tudor and Abigail Cropper.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th July 2024

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High Court issues disclosure ruling in £100m dispute over alleged wrongful termination of contract for supply of Covid-19 lateral flow test kits – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Technology and Construction Court has granted a declaration sought by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care that certain documents relating to an aborted contract for Covid-19 lateral flow test kits are under the control of the main contractor in the dispute.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2024

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The new procurement regime approaches – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 5th, 2024 in local government, news, public procurement by michael

‘With the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 little more than four months away, Clare Hardy provides an overview of the key changes coming into force.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 5th July 2024

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Limitation in public contracts challenges – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 28th, 2024 in contracting out, limitations, news, public procurement, regulations by tracey

‘The High Court has handed down an important judgment, providing extensive guidance on the correct interpretation and application of a number of aspects of the rules governing limitation in respect of challenges to the award of public contracts under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (“the PCR”). Joseph Barrett KC examines the ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 24th May 2024

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Disclosure in procurement disputes- Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 7th, 2024 in disclosure, news, public procurement by tracey

‘A recent judgment has significant implications for public procurement and the disclosure of documents in English law, writes Cheye Waithe.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 3rd May 2024

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Procurement Act 2023 – Relaxation of section 17 Local Government Act 1988 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 28th, 2024 in contracting out, contracts, local government, news, public procurement by tracey

‘Louis Sebastian and Rebecca Rees look at the Government’s plans to relax s17 of the Local Government Act 1988, which prohibits consideration of a wide range of “non-commercial matters” in procurement processes.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th March 2024

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Sufficiently serious breach? – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 12th, 2024 in appeals, local government, news, public procurement by tracey

‘Sarah Whittle and Daniel Taylor analyse a landmark Court of Appeal decision regarding procurement challenges.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th February 2024

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Court of Appeal rejects appeal over finding that manifest error in procurement was not “sufficiently serious” for damages award – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 31st, 2024 in appeals, damages, local government, news, public procurement by tracey

‘The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court ruling that an error in the award of an NHS orthodontic contract was not sufficiently serious to entitle the claimant to Francovich damages.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th January 2024

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The UK’s overhaul of procurement legislation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 23rd, 2023 in bills, EC law, news, public procurement by sally

‘On 26 October, the Procurement Bill completed its passage through the UK parliament and became the Procurement Act 2023. This constitutes an important milestone in the transformation of the UK procurement law regime which for the moment continues to be governed by rules that are based on EU legislation.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2023

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New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted November 3rd, 2023 in employment, energy, equality, internet, legislation, public procurement, rates by tracey

2023 c. 54 – Procurement Act 2023

2023 c. 53 – Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023

2023 c. 51 – Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023

2023 c. 50 – Online Safety Act 2023

2023 c. 52 – Energy Act 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Procurements and losses suffered by group companies – Local Government Lawyer

‘A High Court judge earlier this month lifted an automatic suspension that was preventing the Home Office from entering into contracts worth more than £750m for visa and citizenship application services. Ed Williams and Nico Tilche look at the lessons to be learned.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 20th October 2023

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Procurement Bill: Competitive flexible procedure – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 29th, 2023 in bills, local government, news, public procurement by tracey

‘How will the competitive flexible procedure work in practice? Michael Mousdale explains.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 29th September 2023

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Challenging CVAs as a creditor – Local Government Lawyer

‘Karen Morean and William O’Brien outline how creditor local authorities can challenge a company voluntary arrangement.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th June 2023

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The timing of procurement challenges – Local Government Lawyer

‘Would-be challengers and defending contracting authorities need to be aware of a number of unique timing factors, and the notoriously short timeframes, for the initial stages of procurement challenges. The Altiatech judgment usefully examines some of the key risk areas, write Zachary Bourne, Lloyd Nail and Ian Tucker.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2023

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Challenges to withdrawn contract award decisions – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 9th, 2023 in local government, news, public procurement by tracey

‘Joseph Barrett analyses High Court guidance on challenges to withdrawn contract award decisions.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th June 2023

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Procurement case law: Winter 2022/23 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 24th, 2023 in local government, news, public procurement by tracey

‘Katrina Day and Mary Mundy analyse recent judgments of interest to procurement practitioners.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 24th March 2023

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Applying to end the automatic suspension – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 22nd, 2023 in contracts, damages, local government, news, public procurement, trials by tracey

‘A recent High Court ruling has provided useful insights into ending the Regulation 95 Contract Making Suspension, writes Colin Ricciardiello.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st March 2023

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High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of audio-visual equipment to courts and tribunals – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 14th, 2023 in competition, contracts, courts, limitations, news, public procurement, tenders by sally

‘The Secretary of State for Justice (SoSJ) has successfully applied to the High Court for the lifting of the automatic suspension in a procurement challenge to the outcome of a mini-competition for a call-off contract relating to the provision of digital and audiovisual (‘AV’) equipment for use by HM Courts and Tribunals Service.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk