procurement
Public sector procurement is highly regulated and process
driven. To avoid costly and time consuming legal challenges, access
to expert advice is vital to public sector organisations. To ensure
that competitors are not given unfair advantages, businesses
competing for work from the public sector need experienced lawyers.
From initial advertising to handling requests for information, our
specialist team understands your environment and will work with you
to provide pragmatic legal advice throughout the process.
- our clients - Regional Development Agencies, NHS Trusts,
business enterprise organisations, local authorities, private
sector companies seeking to challenge decisions to award contracts
to competitors
- our experience - primarily advising the public sector (social
care, education, health, government bodies, local authorities,
public/private partnerships) and also regularly advise the private
sector. Also acting for a number of national central procurement
bodies (including Firebuy Limited and the Fire and Rescue Service
Central Purchasing Body)
- four dedicated lawyers - one of the largest specialist
procurement teams in the Midlands, acting nationally
- specialist advice - on all aspects of the public procurement
regime pursuant to the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 and the
European Community Treaty and advising on procurement
challenges
- full service legal suppliers - from corporate finance to
commercial contracts and outsourcing
Result: effective
procurement processes; minimising impact on your purchasing teams;
peace of mind when handling challenges