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Episode 14 – “Challenging a Procurement Decision Under Procurement Act 2023”

This episode discusses the statutory framework under PA23 for challenging procurements and lifting the automatic suspension. It also provides an analysis of a recent important judgement: the case of Parkingeye  v Velindre, and the implications for contracting authorities and bidders.

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Shortlisted for the Public Procurement Project of the Year 2026

8 September 2026

New Hospital Programme’s Hospital 2.0 Alliance shortlisted for the Public Procurement Project of the Year at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards 2026 The New Hospital Programme’s Hospital 2.0 Alliance (“H2A”) procurement has been shortlisted for Public Procurement Project of the Year at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards 2026. Sharpe... Read more

Beyond Potholes: What Does a Modern Highways Maintenance Contract Need to Achieve?

30 July 2026

We have been thinking a lot recently about what local authorities need from their highways maintenance contracts, particularly after working with several authorities on the procurement of their long-term arrangements. Here, Partner Jane Crees breaks down what local authorities need to know. These contracts are the quiet work-horses of public life: they rarely get much... Read more

NEC Annual Conference 2026: Practical Reflections

16 July 2026

The NEC Annual Conference 2026, themed "Scaling Excellence in a New Age of Delivery", brought together public sector clients, project leaders and industry specialists to discuss the future of infrastructure and project delivery. Attended by Sharpe Pritchard's Rachel Murray-Smith, Helen Batter and Jane Crees, the conference explored the challenges and opportunities facing major programmes, from... Read more

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