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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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”.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Law, News, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Law, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, Law, News, Supply chain
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