Procurement

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Overview

The public sector is under constant pressure to improve the efficiency with which it procures goods and services. Public bodies are increasingly expected to work collaboratively, to maximise their purchasing power and develop innovations in the effective and efficient delivery of their services. Sustainable procurement is also becoming a stronger imperative for many bodies.

We advise a range of organisations including local government, government agencies, universities, colleges, RLs, utilities, private sector and in-house bidders on all aspects of public procurement. We provide a pragmatic overview of the impact of current legislation and the application of UK Regulations, EU Directives and ever-changing case law. We also advise on public procurement as it overlaps with other legal issues such as State Aid, competition, public sector powers and Freedom of Information.

In doing so, our team draws on experts across a range of practice areas including PPP/PFI projects, competition, construction, corporate and litigation. We also provide proactive procurement advice to help clients develop strategies for dealing with the rules and guide you from the initial commercial assessment to the final award and performance of the contract.