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Amendments already made to the Procurement Act 2023 & Procurement Regulations 2024
With the go-live date of the Procurement Act 2023 fast approaching (24/2/2025), it is important to note that there have already been some updates to the legislation; The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 amend both the Act and the Procurement Regulations 2024.
What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean for the Provider Selection Regime?
With the go live of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") fast approaching this month (24/2/2025), it is important that contracting authorities understand what the Act means for procurements under the Health Care Service (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the "PSR").
Procurement Act 2023 – are you ready for 24 February 2025?
With less than two weeks to go until the Procurement Act 2023 comes into force, procurement teams will be hard at work updating their procurement documents and policies ready for go-live. We have rounded up a few recent updates and templates which you might consider as part of your preparation.
National Apprenticeship Week: Meet our apprentices!
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we spoke to our current apprentices about their roles & their advice for future apprentices
Did you know: How to challenge CQC?
Do you know how to challenge CQC if you feel it has not acted fairly, or in line with its duties as a regulator? Our short guide will help.
Podcast: The Procurement Act 2023
In his latest podcast, head of procurement, Andrew Daly, gives an update on the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 and what organisations can expect when it comes into force on Monday 24 February 2025.
Charities and social enterprise legal update
Hempsons' dedicated charities and social enterprise team are happy to provide our first legal update of 2025, which will bring you up to speed on the key legal developments from our sector in recent months
Time to get into these new neighbourhood teams
GPs are in a strong position to lead the move to more integration in primary care – so become involved and ensure you get what you wish for. Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney set out the way ahead.
Hempsons proudly sponsor care charity single
We are proud to announce that we are the sponsors of ‘Who Cares?’, a new song highlighting the care industry. Proceeds from the sale of the song will go to The Care Workers’ Charity.
The new Personal Injury Discount Rate is now in effect
The Personal Injury Discount Rate, which applies to compensation paid upfront for future losses in clinical negligence claims in England, has been revised and the new rate of 0.5% applies to all claims settled on or after 11 January 2025.
The cost of delays in disciplinary actions – Thorpe v Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
The widely reported case of Miss Jessica Thorpe v Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust provides important lessons for employers in regard to disciplinary investigations and suspensions.
Charity Commission reports on mismanagement of The Captain Tom Foundation
The Charity Commission has published a lengthy report with details of its statutory inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation, highlighting various instances of misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of the charity which has garnered quite some attention in the national media.
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
This Bill seeks to permit “assisted dying” and it passed its second reading in the House of Commons on 29 November. It has a long way to go and will be subject to debate and amendment at the next “committee” stage.
Harrow’s application for cy-près scheme denied by the High Court
The charity which operates Harrow School has had an application denied by the High Court to amend and update its charitable objects. The charity had applied for a cy-près scheme, which is a document that amends provisions in the governing document of a charity