Procurement correspondence—specific procedures and examples

Produced in partnership with Andrew Millross of Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Practice notes

Procurement correspondence—specific procedures and examples

Produced in partnership with Andrew Millross of Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Practice notes
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STOP PRESS: As of 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) are in force. Procurements begun on or after this date must be carried out under PA 2023, whereas those begun under the previous legislation (the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Regulations 2016, and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) must continue to be procured and managed under that legislation. See Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023—PA 2023.

PCR 2015 as assimilated law

PCR 2015 are EU-derived domestic legislation and therefore assimilated law under sections 2 and 6 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

For practical guidance on the status and interpretation of assimilated law, see Practice Note: Assimilated law.

Public procurement reform

The UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and was therefore impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, but only to a limited extent. In all material respects, the public procurement regime in the UK continues

Andrew Millross
Andrew Millross chambers

Andrew is a Partner in Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, specialising in all aspects of procurement and construction. He has been with the firm since 1997 and before then spent 7 years in-house in local government. Andrew also has a background in governance and public/private partnerships.

Andrew wrote the National Housing Federation 'Guide to the EU procurement rules' (2nd edition published 2007) a practical guide for registered providers of social housing on what contracts are covered by the rules, what the rules require and what practical strategies can be adopted to comply with them. He was the editor and main author of the 'NHF Contract Management guide' (published January 2010) and was the legal author of the NHF book 'Procurement in Practice; avoiding the pitfalls and getting the best result' (published 2013). Andrew also led the team from Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP that was responsible for updating the NHF Schedule of Rates Form of Contract in 2011. He is a member of the Procurement Lawyers Association and a member of the working parties that produced their guidance notes on tender evaluation, frameworks and the new Directive.

Andrew and his team work with registered providers, local authorities, ALMOs and central purchasing bodies to set up major contracts and framework agreements for maintenance, servicing, planned improvements and capital works and development. He also provides EU procurement training; reviews procurement processes and documentation and helps clients ensure that procurements are legally compliant. Andrew is currently working on a number of DLO and joint venture projects.

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Key definition:
Procurement definition
What does Procurement mean?

A method of obtaining materials or craftsmen for projects and building work.

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