Efficient Practice in Public Procurement Law
Remedies Directive:
Following the introduction of the Remedies Directive and the subsequent Public Contract (Amendments) Regulations 2009, the emphasis for contracting authorities has been on designing and implementing efficient and compliant procurement strategies. Included in the new provisions is the remedy of “ineffectiveness”, the strengthening of the “standstill period” and the automatic suspension provisions.
EU public procurement policy:
In addition we have seen a Green Paper launched by the European Commission on the modernisation of the EU public procurement policy. The deadline for responses to this Green Paper is April 2011.
Supreme Court ruling in the LAML case:
The recent Supreme Court ruling in the LAML case has cleared the way for an increase in use of shared service agreements within the public sector, overruling the Court of Appeal and removing much of the uncertainty surrounding the legality of shared services.
Our Shared Service Agreements:
Best Practice workshop is perfectly timed to assist you in their effective use. We are seeing fundamental changes in the way both contracting authorities, and contractors and suppliers, are approaching the tender of contracts. Challenges are becoming increasingly common and it has never been more vital to stay abreast of practice developments.
Chaired by Paul Lasok QC and Christopher Vajda QC of Monckton Chambers, Butterworths’ Public Procurement Law conference will guide you through the complexities of the procurement process and ensure you can apply the public procurement laws without falling foul of the law. This unique conference format allows you to tailor the afternoon experience to your own needs with sessions aimed at contracting authorities, and at contractors and suppliers bidding for contracts. Take home tips and tactics for success, whatever your field and enjoy the opportunity to network with a wide variety of fellow procurement professionals.
