We’re thrilled to welcome Tim Dennis, who joins our Procurement team in the Newcastle office today.

Tim has two decades of experience, previously having worked at two international law firms. He specialises in commercial disputes, particularly those involving procurement related issues. He has acted in several high profile and leading procurement cases in recent years, and regularly advises both contracting authorities and economic operators in relation to challenges following breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations and Utilities Contracts Regulations. He regularly provides training to clients on procurement litigation case law and strategy. Tim joins us from DAC Beachcroft.

Speaking of his new appointment, Tim says: “I am really pleased to be joining Hempsons, continuing to focus upon procurement and commercial disputes. The procurement landscape is changing, both within health and more widely. I am looking forward to working with the team to help clients maximise the opportunities, and navigate the challenges, which are sure to lie ahead.”

Head of Procurement Andrew Daly welcomed Tim to the team, saying: “I am delighted to welcome Tim to Hempsons and look forward to working with him supporting clients to navigate the evolving procurement landscape. His experience and reputation will support our specialist procurement law team to advise clients across the country.”

To find out more about Tim and to get in touch, visit his profile.

Procurement is in a process of evolution and will soon be changing substantively:

• New procurement regulations are expected in 2023.
• The Provider Selection Regime regulations that will set out the regime for the commissioning of healthcare services are expected later this year, and will change how healthcare services are commissioned.
• New PPNs and guidance are being published.
• Procurement challenges continue to be issued.

At Hempsons we have a specialist procurement law team who can assist you to navigate the current regime and to gear up for the expected changes.  Hempsons’ established specialist procurement team can advise you on any of your procurement issues, from running a compliant process or bidding for a contract opportunity to defending or pursuing a procurement challenge.  We look forward to continue to work with you to maximise the opportunities, and navigate the challenges, which you face.

Information about our core procurement team and their contact details can be found here.

Please contact us should you wish to discuss how we can assist you and your team.