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The new Procurement Bill – MEAT to MAT
The new Procurement Bill - MEAT to MAT. Significant change, or a question of semantics?
PPN 01/22 Published: Contracts with suppliers from Russia and Belarus
PPN 01/22 was published on 28 March 2022 to provide guidance as to how contracting authorities can further cut ties with companies backed by the states of Russia and Belarus.
NHS England Guidance on applying net zero and social value in procurement
In March 2022, NHS England published guidance to extend the principles within PPN 06/20 to ensure the consistent approach of all In-scope Organisations to apply net zero and social value to the commissioning and purchase of goods and services by NHS organisations.
Newsflash: Provider Selection Regime: supplementary consultation on the detail of proposals for regulations
Andrew Daly comments on the DHSC launched a supplementary consultation on the detail of proposals for Provider Selection Regime regulations published on 21 February 2022.
New PPN’s Published; National Procurement Policy Statement & Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans
The fifth and sixth Procurement Policy Notes of 2021 have been published.
NHS England’s consultation on NHS Provider Selection Regime proposals
NHS England has today published its consultation on the proposed NHS Provider Selection Regime. The consultation on these proposals will run until 7 April 2021.
Stay safe when applying the Covid-19 response PPNs
The UK Cabinet Office has published a number of Procurement Policy Notes (“PPNs”) in response to the current Covid crisis. Click to read our summary.
The Government has issued its second Procurement Policy Note (PPN) on the impact of COVID-19 on procurement
The Government has issued its second Procurement Policy Note (PPN) in a week which sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current COVID-19 outbreak.
The Government issues the first Procurement Policy Note of 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on procurement
The Government has today issued the first Procurement Policy Note of 2020 on the impact of COVID-19 on procurement.
Looking forward to the new Procure 2020 construction framework and the new Hilary Mantel novel
The Hempsons team speculate what the Procure 2020 framework might offer to an NHS estates sector eager for solutions.
FAQs for Contracting Authorities and Bidders
A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions for Contracting Authorities and Bidders.
Fall out from Carillion requires careful consideration
With the news of Carillion’s liquidation, a number of questions arise. From a procurement professional’s perspective, what happens to the contracts will be of paramount importance. It is unlikely to be a simple case of novating the contract to a new provider.