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27 August 2022 Blog Stairway to … the dentist’s chair! We look at the recent decision in the case Braceureself v NHS England, which reminds us of the principles the court will apply where faced with a "manifest error" in the way the authority has conducted an evaluation. Share this article
5 August 2022 Blog Webinar - When Evaluation Goes Wrong: 5 lessons learned from case law Please join us on 15 September at our next 5 in 25 webinar on the topic: “When evaluation goes wrong: 5 lessons learned from case law”. Share this article
2 August 2022 Blog “Effective, proportionate and dissuasive”: the cost of ineffectiveness We look at a recent case which sheds light on the level of civil financial penalty a court may impose when granting a declaration of ineffectiveness. Share this article
29 July 2022 Blog You’ve got to be in it… to win it… Following various re-licencing and extension arrangements, Camelot have held the contract to operate the National Lottery for almost 30 years. That contract is due to expire 2024, and the Gambling Commission commenced a competition for a new licence to operate in August 2020. Share this article
Which regulations do you need? Get up to speed with the various new procurement law regulations. Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are in force for all procurements commenced on or after 26 February 2015. Find out more Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 was enforced from 18 April 2016, replacing the 2006 regulations of the same name for all in-scope procurements commenced on or after that date. Find out more Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 These regulations apply to the award of works and services concession contracts between a contracting authority/utility and a concessionaire. Find out more If you're not sure which regulations apply, follow the link below: Which regulations apply