This episode will demystify the new rules around direct awards and contract modifications under the Procurement Act 2023, helping you stay compliant while making confident, informed decisions.
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5 February 2026
Authors: Beatrice Wood and Shyann Sheehy “CAT” receives application to appeal against proposed Bishop Aukland subsidies On 15 January 2026, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) published a notice of an application of an appeal from BEK Developments Ltd, Alleyhaus Ltd, Dales and Moors Development Ltd, and Masonic Hall Ltd (the “Appellants”) challenging two proposed subsidies…
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Crown Commercial Service (“CCS”) is currently procuring G-Cloud 15 to replace G-Cloud 14. The tender submission date for suppliers is 30 January 2026 and following what will no doubt be a marathon evaluation exercise, the Framework is to be awarded and commence on the 17 September 2026. This will be the first iteration of G-Cloud…
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The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s interpretation of the JCT termination provisions restoring what was largely thought to be the position before this case made its way through to the Court of Appeal. JCT Termination Provisions – February 2026 Update The Supreme Court unanimously found that a contractor cannot terminate its employment…
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