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Procurement Act 2023 – One Year On - When it starts to get contentious
In the third and final article of this series, Jo Dumphy and Katherine Calder from DAC Beachcroft consider some of the challenges facing…
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait
The UK Government’s proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is likely to mark a significant shift in regulatory expectations. Jonathan…
Automatic suspensions under the Procurement Act 2023: the first case
The test for lifting the automatic suspension under Section 102 of the Procurement Act 2023 (“PA23”) has been considered by the Courts for…
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The circle of life in local authority procurement
Nicola Cullen explains why, when it comes to local authority procurement, every contract should strengthen the next.
NEC Annual Conference 2026: Practical Reflections
Rachel Murray-Smith, Jane Crees and Helen Batter share the details of the NEC Annual Conference 2026. The NEC Annual Conference 2026, themed “Scaling Excellence in a New Age of Delivery”, brought together public sector clients, project leaders and industry specialists to discuss the future of infrastructure and project delivery. Attended by Sharpe Pritchard’s Rachel Murray-Smith, Helen Batter and…
The Procurement Act 2023 webinar: One Year On
Join Tim Buley KC, James Neill, Siân McGibbon and Barney McCay for a practical update on the Procurement Act 2023, examining how the new regime has been operating in practice since coming into force in February 2025.
When is a subsidy decision actually made?
Alex Kynoch and the Subsidy team at Browne Jacobson dive into the Competition Appeals Tribunal judgment of the point at which a ‘decision’ has been made.
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The Procurement Act 2023 webinar: One Year On
Join Tim Buley KC, James Neill, Siân McGibbon and Barney McCay for a practical update on the Procurement Act 2023, examining how the new regime has been operating in practice since coming into force in February 2025.
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Converting leisure contracts to the agency model: best practice and benefits - Blake Morgan
10-09-2026
10-09-2026
Commercial Lease Renewals: Practical Issues, Procedure and Strategy - Cornerstone Barristers
14-10-2026 4:00 pm
14-10-2026 4:00 pm
Navigating the Procurement Act 2023 - Exclusion, Debarment & Supplier Risk Explained - Capital Law
01-12-2026
01-12-2026
Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment - 39 Essex Chambers
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Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures - 39 Essex Chambers
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Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies - 39 Essex Chambers
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