Procurement

Each year we advise and assist with hundreds of procurement and franchising exercises. We advise contracting authorities and utilities on procurement, including Central Government, NDPBs, police authorities, utilities, regulators, and every level of local government. We also act for consultants, contractors, charities, and registered providers.

We provide end-to-end advice on routine and complex procurements across a range of sectors including IT and data, construction projects, regeneration projects, infrastructure projects, services, supply and concession contracts, and many more.

We have extensive knowledge of UK procurement law, including the PCR, UCR and concession rules and surrounding guidance and case law, including changes arising from Brexit.

Our procurement law team provide advice and representation on all aspects of procurement law and processes including:

• Advising on procurement and franchising strategy and compliance
• Preparing procurement documentation
• Designing and advising on selection and evaluation methodologies
• Navigating complex procurement procedures
• Preparing all contract documentation
• Advising at each stage of the competitive process
• Debriefing unsuccessful bidders
• Advising on mitigating procurement risk
• Advising on VEAT notices, including in relation to major contract variations
• Assisting with all governance and compliance requirements
• Bringing and defending challenges to procurement processes

On complex procurement projects, we also work closely with financial and technical advisors to ensure our clients get a seamless service from their advisory team.