Procurement guidance: Responding to COVID-19
24/03/20
The Cabinet Office has issued a procurement policy note (PPN 01/20) setting out guidance on public procurement and responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, this details the procurement options to consider when responding to the impact of COVID-19.
Delay could be fatal for bidders in the tendering game
28/08/19
In Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust v Cornwall Council [2019] EWHC 2211 (TCC) the Technology and Construction Court has again confirmed that it is very risky for a bidder to delay bringing a claim under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Capital Projects, Development Agreements and Procurement Rules
14/05/19
NHS clients are looking at innovative ways to seek investment in and development of their existing estate and facilities within limited budgets, but previously well-known solutions for these arrangements have been called into question.
Another healthcare contract suspension is maintained: Central Surrey Health v NHS Surrey Downs CCG
22/02/19
The Technology and Construction Court has maintained the suspension of adult health and social services contract, thereby preventing a commissioner from entering into a contract with its preferred bidder.
Confidentiality is not an automatic bar to disclosure
29/11/18
Marston Holdings Ltd v Ministry of Justice (HM Courts & Tribunal Service) [2018] EWHC 3168 (TCC)
Procurement – our top 10 tips to maximise savings and avoid hidden costs
05/11/18
There's been a lot of reports in the press about the great work being done by emergency services across the country to realise some key procurement savings and efficiencies.
Abnormally low tenders and the ill-advised use of solicitors to give evidence in court
10/09/18
An insight into the implications from the Tcase of SRCL Ltd v The National Health Service Commissioning Board
Court maintains the suspension of a healthcare procurement in Lancashire Care case
04/06/18
For the first time the Court accepts that certain losses which were considerable but not catastrophic for the losing bidder could still not be adequately compensated by money.
Government response to Naylor Review
31/01/18
The government has issued its long awaited response to the Naylor Review.
Providers of NHS healthcare: changes to procuring NHS services from 18th April
18/03/16
On 18th April 2016, CCGs’ and NHS England’s temporary exemption from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) when procuring healthcare services for the NHS will come to an end.