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Insourcing and the Public Interest Test

Insourcing and the Public Interest Test

Katherine Calder and Freya Blount examine new guidance for central government bodies on insourcing and a public interest test for service projects.

June 25, 2026

Insourcing and the Public Interest Test

News

New procurement guidance aims to strengthen national security

June 22, 2026

Central government bodies to be required to conduct public interest test for £1m+ procurements and develop insourcing strategy if spend exceeds £100m

June 18, 2026

Reed announces plan to define role of mayors and strategic authorities in public service reform and procurement

June 17, 2026

Palantir moves to sue Mayor of London over blocked Met AI contract while health secretary reviews NHS deal

Jun 12, 2026

Bevan Brittan hires new Head of Central & Local Government

Jun 08, 2026

ICO sets out plans for statutory AI code of practice and procurement guidance

Jun 01, 2026

London Mayor blocks £50m Metropolitan police deal with US tech company Palantir, claiming Met “only engaged with one potential supplier”

May 22, 2026

West Ham relegation would cost London taxpayers £2.5m due to poor Olympic Stadium lease: Mayor

May 20, 2026

High Court refuses application to lift automatic suspension under Procurement Act 2023

May 06, 2026

Challenge to “most financially significant procurement process in UK history” fails in High Court

Apr 20, 2026

TLT bolsters public sector practice with partner hire in Birmingham

Apr 07, 2026

Government to introduce new social value definition in public procurement reforms

Mar 27, 2026

Trowers & Hamlins advises Southern Housing on £2.38 billion Capital Investment Agreements programme

Feb 05, 2026

Judge lifts automatic suspension on award by TfL of revenue collection contract

Jan 22, 2026

Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement by Welsh NHS trust of blood establishment computer system

Jan 22, 2026

Report at city council labels £17m emergency accommodation spend “unlawful”

Jan 21, 2026

Local government and procurement among focus areas for new UK anti-corruption strategy

Dec 10, 2025

Ministry issues guidance on reserving below-threshold competitions to suppliers based in local area or UK

Dec 03, 2025

High Court judge lifts automatic suspension of award of clinical waste contracts by integrated care boards

Nov 20, 2025

Kensington & Chelsea settles judicial review claim and removes projects consultancy from list of banned suppliers drawn up after Grenfell Inquiry reports

Oct 31, 2025

Post-award contract management leaves much to be desired at many authorities, research finds

Sep 05, 2025

City council ordered to pay £100k costs in early stages of procurement dispute about e-bike concession contract

Aug 01, 2025

Many local authority staff unaware of ‘first responder’ responsibilities in tackling modern slavery, report warns

Jul 28, 2025

Council removes firm from blacklist of building products suppliers after judicial review challenge

Jul 23, 2025

Government pauses debarment investigations into firms named in Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Jul 15, 2025

Judge allows employee of unsuccessful bidder to be part of confidentiality ring in legal challenge over award of e-bike concession contract

Jul 08, 2025

Cabinet office launches 10-week Procurement Reform Consultation

Jun 27, 2025

Mayor of London cleared of breach of code of conduct over Taylor Swift concert tickets

Jun 20, 2025

Public bodies urged not to leave consideration of form of contract to last minute as Government unveils £9bn investment to tackle infrastructure backlogs

Jun 20, 2025

Auditors find failure to follow procurement rules but no evidence of criminal activity in appointment by council of contractor for diversity programme

Jun 05, 2025

High Court gives green light to fire solutions manufacturer for legal challenge to council ban on use of its products

May 19, 2025

TLT advises city council on procurement of joint delivery partner for major regeneration project

May 15, 2025

Plan to spend £1m on grounds maintenance rescinded after “unsafe” decision-making process

Apr 29, 2025

Ashfords bolsters procurement team with partner hire

Apr 29, 2025

HMRC to crack down on “tax avoidance” by residential care providers through use of VAT grouping structures

Apr 28, 2025

Transport for London excludes firm from tender over change to diversity commitments

Apr 24, 2025

High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over £46m care and support services contract, refuses expedited trial

Apr 03, 2025

Spending watchdog issues lessons learned report for public bodies considering how to finance new public infrastructure

Mar 25, 2025

Insulation company banned by Royal borough from projects after being named in Grenfell Tower Inquiry seeks judicial review

Feb 25, 2025

Hugh James expands commercial team with partner hire

Feb 17, 2025

Missed red flags led to council overspend running into millions of pounds, independent investigators find

Jan 24, 2025

Anthony Collins bolsters procurement team with legal director hire

Jan 24, 2025

Integrated Care Board secures lifting of automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of urgent treatment centre

Jan 23, 2025

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Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Read our exclusive guide providing insight into the challenges that senior legal professionals are facing, alongside a step-by-step look at the work they will need to complete to ensure a smooth transition.

March 16, 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

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Practical impact of the Procurement Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits and the legal lacunas

In the second of three articles for Local Government Lawyer on the Procurement Act 2023 one year after it went live, Katherine Calder and…

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…

Features

Subsidy Control Case Law Update: Durham (Again), Ofgem, and What Might the Court of Appeal Make of it All?

Subsidy Control Case Law Update: Durham (Again), Ofgem, and What Might the Court of Appeal Make of it All?

June 24, 2026

Oliver Slater and Beatrice Wood look at the lessons from the latest Subsidy Control case law.

Commercial Payments Bill: Implications for Public Authorities and Contractors

Commercial Payments Bill: Implications for Public Authorities and Contractors

June 18, 2026

Juli Lau, Helen Arthur and Shyann Sheehy look into the new Commercial Payments Bill and what it means for both public authorities and larger contractors.

Expanding the scope of socially responsible procurement in Wales

Expanding the scope of socially responsible procurement in Wales

June 10, 2026

Nicola Cullen analyses key changes introduced earlier this year in relation to socially responsible procurement in Wales.

From spend to social impact – new procurement reporting duties in Wales

From spend to social impact – new procurement reporting duties in Wales

June 10, 2026

From 1 April 2026 procurement reporting in Wales entered a new phase. Alex Christen and Elen Masters look at the key changes.

Procuring Light Touch Frameworks Under the Procurement Act 2023: FAQs for Commissioners and Procurement Teams.

Procuring Light Touch Frameworks Under the Procurement Act 2023: FAQs for Commissioners and Procurement Teams.

May 28, 2026

Managing and modifying light touch frameworks under the Procurement Act 2023

Managing and modifying light touch frameworks under the Procurement Act 2023

May 27, 2026

Analysis of the “process claim” in The New Lottery Company Limited v The Gambling Commission and Allwyn

Analysis of the “process claim” in The New Lottery Company Limited v The Gambling Commission and Allwyn

May 27, 2026

How Sharpe Pritchard Can Help with a Mid-Term PFI Contract Review

How Sharpe Pritchard Can Help with a Mid-Term PFI Contract Review

May 22, 2026

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Why Local Authorities Cannot Afford to Wait

May 20, 2026

Regional Care Cooperatives: a path found

May 20, 2026

Procuring trust: managing AI risks in public sector contracts

May 15, 2026

First Procurement Act 2023 Judgment: What it Means for Authorities and Suppliers

May 13, 2026

Automatic suspensions under the Procurement Act 2023: the first case

May 08, 2026

Procurement Act 2023 – One Year On - When it starts to get contentious

Apr 30, 2026

Post award modifications: Analysis of the “Modifications Claim” in TNLC v The Gambling Commission [2026] EWHC 891 (TCC)

Apr 24, 2026

Further reform for public procurement – The British Goods and Services Bill

Apr 17, 2026

Practical impact of the Procurement Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits and the legal lacunas

Apr 01, 2026

Reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers under the 2026 Order

Mar 05, 2026

CMO Principle and Financial Assistance Further Clarified in Latest CAT Judgment on Subsidy Control

Mar 05, 2026

Make Europe Build Again – The EU Industrial Accelerator Act

Mar 05, 2026

The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

Feb 27, 2026

To lot or not to lot?

Feb 13, 2026

Updates to the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 in 2026

Feb 11, 2026

Another bite at the cherry? New application issued in the CAT challenges subsidies proposed by Durham County Council

Feb 09, 2026

Webinars

Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update

This webinar will cover the key features of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implementing secondary legislation.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures

Webinar: Varying a public contract

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