Data protection regime

Weekly round-up of EU-UK TCA Specialised Committees’ publications—30 May 2025

This round-up includes details of publications made by Specialised Committees established by the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for the period from 27-29 May 2025.

CCS updates Public Procurement Review Service results

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has published its latest Public Procurement Review Service (PPRS) results, covering cases from January 2018 to April 2025, showing the issues raised and cases resolved under the Public Procurement Review Service.

Insurance adjustor loses appeal in COVID-19 mask bias claim

Law360, London: A London appeals judge has dismissed an insurance claims adjustor's case that his employer's policy on mask-wearing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was discriminatory because of his belief in 'bodily autonomy'.

Welsh Government publishes Procurement Act 2023 guidance framework

The Welsh Government has published Procurement Act 2023 guidance, including a letter from Minister Jack Sargeant to public bodies. Dated 31 March 2025 and addressed to the chief executive, it directs public bodies to comply with the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act (SPPP Act) by consulting recognised trade unions or staff representatives when setting well-being objectives and making strategic decisions. Public bodies must also produce an annual compliance report outlining their compliance over the previous 12 months. Additionally, two guidances have been issued. The first outlines how contracting authorities should assess and exclude suppliers—including their associated or sub-contracted entities—if they pose risks related to delivery, integrity, public confidence, or national security. The second establishes a centralised debarment regime, under which a Minister of the Crown may list suppliers considered to pose an ongoing risk following detailed investigations and a clear appeals process. Contracting authorities are required to refer to this debarment list during procurement to prevent high-risk suppliers from participating.