November, 2011

Will the courts ultimately become a key part of the government tendering process?

It seems apparent that the new rules have made it easier for suppliers to challenge. More information must be provided to suppliers losing a procurement competition and suppliers can now halt the award of a contract through an ‘automatic suspension’ mechanism if court action has been started. Considering the current squeeze on the public purse, suppliers are going to be more inclined to take...

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