Category Archives: Law

Leeds Council victorious in High Court battle

A judge has dismissed a £43.5 million damages claim from a property developer that alleged Leeds City Council had broken procurement rules and been deceitful over a tender process.

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EU procurement rules are a ‘scapegoat’ for poor practice

A committee of MPs has been told European purchasing regulations have had a positive impact and any reform should be careful not to “throw the baby out with the bathwater”.

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Bra chain’s administration supports retail suppliers

Vendors to high street businesses that have collapsed could find comfort in a court judgement that will allow them to reclaim money owed, according to a lawyer.

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MEPs vote to make procurement rules more socially responsible

The European Parliament internal market committee has approved procurement reforms to ensure public authorities award contracts on the basis of the most advantageous economic, social and environmental criteria.

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Legal challenge calls interval on theatre revamp

The refurbishment of a 134-year-old Glasgow theatre has been delayed after the tendering process had to be restarted following a successful legal challenge from a firm of architects.

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Virgin keeps trains on track

The operator will continue to run the West Coast Main Line franchise for up 23 months while the Department for Transport runs a new bidding process to find a long-term franchisee.

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Government launches late payment consultation

EU rules that mirror current UK practice will level the playing field for British businesses, the government has said.

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EC scraps public procurement regulator proposal

The idea of introducing a body in each EU country to oversee public purchasing has been rejected by the countries negotiating reforms to procurement rules.

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Virgin Trains challenges West Coast contract award

The incumbent operator of the route has launched a legal challenge to the Department for Transport to prevent the award of the deal to rival FirstGroup.

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US regulator approves ‘conflict mineral’ rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to approve tough rules requiring companies to disclose if they use certain metals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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