Procurement
Specialist advice for public bodies, companies and individuals
We make strategic decisions to help realise best-case outcomes
We offer innovative and commercially focused advice, within the legal framework. We can help you navigate complex tender procedures – whether you are a contracting authority or a contractor responding to a competitive process.
Our experienced procurement lawyers can provide you with high-quality legal advice at every stage of the procurement process, through to contract delivery.
We routinely advise on high-value, complex procurement procedures, as well as in relation to discrete procurement law issues.
Our team recognises the need to move quickly, and our extensive procurement experience means we are best placed to deliver positive outcomes which work in your favour.
Expertise
- Procurement strategy and general advice
- Advising on the full suite of procurement documentation, for example:
- contract notices
- invitation to tender
- evaluation criteria
- scoring methodology
- standstill notices
- contract award notices
- Challenges and disputes
- Contract variations and extension
Recent work
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Public body
Assisting a public body with the procurement of a c.£1billion programme. We advised from inception, through the process, assisted with the award, and successfully dealt with 3 challenges issued by unsuccessful tenderers.
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Gambling Commission
Providing in-depth multi-faceted advice to the Gambling Commission on the Fourth National Lottery Licence. This has included advising on the process, the commercial terms, and assisting with the challenges from participants in the process.
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Higher education facility
Assisting a higher education facility on the procurement of a £60million town centre campus development from inception through to contract signature.
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Transport sector client
Supporting our client’s accelerated growth in the transport sector, by bringing a successful challenge on behalf of an unsuccessful bidder in respect of a £12 million procurement, dealing with issues relating to manifest error and unequal treatment.
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UK Regulator
Acting as quasi-internal legal advisors for a UK regulator in successfully defending a multimillion pound procurement challenge where, on the basis of novel arguments made on behalf of our client, the High Court confirmed that sub-contractors are not “economic operators” and lack standing to bring claims under the Concession Contract Regulations 2016.
Meet the team
Our approachable, experienced team are here to advise you.
Procurement Hub
Our dedicated Procurement Hub offers access to various online resources, where our leading procurement experts keep you updated during the transition to the new regime. In the coming months, we will continue to brief you on the changes expected at each stage of the procurement lifecycle, specifically addressing the new Act and guidance.
