Public procurement is a cornerstone of local government operations, demanding precision and adherence to legal standards. This topic offers practical guidance for legal practitioners to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement processes.
Maladministration—complaintsSection 23 of the Local Government Act 1974 (LGA 1974), creates the role of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?Purposive (teleological) constructionThe purposive approach has its roots in legal systems...
Use of consultants in public procurementThere are basically two types of consultants that are used in public procurement:•consultants with technical...
Licensing committeesThis Practice Note sets out the law and practice in relation to the duties and responsibilities of a licensing authority under the...
Call-off procedures under framework agreementsSTOP PRESS: On 25 May 2023, the Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, (PP(ITA)(A)R 2023), SI 2023/484, entered into force, amending the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, SI 2015/102, the Utilities
The standstill periodWhat is the standstill period?When a contracting authority reaches its decision on the award of a public contract subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), SI 2015/102, it must hold a standstill period. This is a mandatory period where the contracting
Use of consultants in public procurementThere are basically two types of consultants that are used in public procurement:•consultants with technical knowledge of what is being procured (such as architects, surveyors, IT specialists, etc)•procurement consultants, who help manage the procurement
If planning permission imposes restrictions on a licensed premises opening hours, once operational can the personal licence holder apply for a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) to open for longer hours than those permitted in the planning permission?To use any property for a licensable activity both
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