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Alastair Lewis
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Emily Knowles
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Jane Crees
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Jonathan Blunden
Solicitor
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Juli Lau
Partner
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Lorraine Spurling
Solicitor
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Nicola Sumner
Partner
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Radhika Devesher
Solicitor
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Contributions by Sharpe Pritchard

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Collaborative procurement in the public sector—a short introduction
Collaborative procurement in the public sector—a short introduction
Practice notes

This Practice Note discusses the legal issues that need to be considered when public bodies work together to conduct a procurement for buying goods and services. It highlights the importance of adopting a legal structure that suits the specific circumstances of the collaboration and outlines potential options, namely; a framework agreement, contracting on behalf of others and a single contract to which all authorities involved are party to. The Practice Note concludes by addressing the legal obligations of each authority when working together in this way.

Public procurement—a short guide for bidders
Public procurement—a short guide for bidders
Practice notes

This Practice Note is a short introduction to the public procurement regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Aimed at a first-time bidders in a public procurement exercise, it provides an overview of the underlying legal regime, with further guidance and tips on what can bidders do to help themselves when tendering for a public contract.

Public procurement—private sector considerations
Public procurement—private sector considerations
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides practical tips on the bidding process for public contracts tendered under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Identifying resources for locating public contracts, guidance and policy information is the first step. The Practice Note then outlines the key processes that may apply when bidding for public contracts, highlighting the relevant procurement rules that govern public contract tenders, plus additional guidance and tips for making the most of a tender opportunity and key criteria and considerations for a winning bid.

Contributions by Sharpe Pritchard Experts

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Below-threshold contracts—PA 2023
Below-threshold contracts—PA 2023
Practice notes

This Practice Note explains the rules applicable to public contracts that are excluded from the full public procurement regime under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) due to being below the relevant financial threshold. It outlines the arrangements and key considerations for the procurement of below-threshold contracts and the relevant parts of PA 2023 which still apply.

Changes to award criteria during a procurement procedure
Changes to award criteria during a procurement procedure
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides guidance on the circumstances when a contracting authority can vary its award criteria during a procurement procedure. It does so primarily with reference to procurement procedures run under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), SI 2015/102.

Conflicts of interest—PA 2023
Conflicts of interest—PA 2023
Practice notes

This Practice Note considers the duties on contracting authorities to identify and mitigate conflicts of interest in public procurements conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023), including the requirement for contracting authorities to confirm that a conflicts assessment has been carried out.

Light touch contracts—PA 2023
Light touch contracts—PA 2023
Practice notes

This Practice Note explains the rules applicable to public contracts that are excluded from the full public procurement regime under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) as a result of being a light touch contract. It outlines the relevant definitions, arrangements and key considerations applicable to light touch contracts and the relevant provisions of PA 2023 that still apply.

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