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Procurement updates - New Standard Selection Questionnaire - What you need to know

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

A new Procurement Policy Note has been published which provides an updated Standard Selection Questionnaire. This applies to all above-threshold procurements.

Procurement updates - New Standard Selection Questionnaire - What you need to know
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Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date and update

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) receiving Royal Assent in October of last year was the first step in the long-awaited implementation of the public procurement reforms.

Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date and update
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Procurement Act 2023 - Update

Monday, 25 March 2024

As part of the Transforming Public Procurement reform, the Government sought feedback on the secondary legislation that will sit under the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act).

Procurement Act 2023 - Update
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So, who is looking at Governance?

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

So much attention is on the finances - balancing the budget, Section 114 Notices, diminishing reserves, more for less - it is constant and a real problem for Local Government.

So, who is looking at Governance?
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Code of Conduct Training for Newly Elected Councillors

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The dust is starting to settle on the recent local elections, leading to big changes in some areas.

Code of Conduct Training for Newly Elected Councillors
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As a Response to Recommendations Made by HMICFRS, the Government has Published Draft Legislation Permitting Fire and Rescue Services to Undertake DBS Checks

Friday, 05 May 2023

The Fire and Rescue Service is currently experiencing unprecedented focus on its culture. According to Nazir Afzal in his Cultural Review of the London Fire Brigade, the Fire and Rescue Service is facing its 'me too' moment.

As a Response to Recommendations Made by HMICFRS, the Government has Published Draft Legislation Permitting Fire and Rescue Services to Undertake DBS Checks
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Culture Review Suggests This is Fire and Rescue's 'Me Too' Moment…

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

A light has been shone on both the Police Service and the Fire Service and it is likely that more examples of poor behaviour, even criminal behaviour, are likely to be disclosed as more existing and former employees come forward with their experiences.

Culture Review Suggests This is Fire and Rescue's 'Me Too' Moment…
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The Procurement Bill - Transforming Public Procurement

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Following the announcement in the Queen's Speech that the Procurement Bill would be rolled over into the forthcoming parliamentary session, the Bill was published on 11 May 2022.

The Procurement Bill - Transforming Public Procurement
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Update to Procurement Thresholds

Friday, 05 November 2021

The new procurement thresholds for 21/22 have been published for all public sector and utility contracts.

Update to Procurement Thresholds
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Update on Timing for Public Procurement Reforms

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

The Cabinet Office has recently revised timescales for the public procurement reforms and postponed introducing the draft Procurement Bill into Parliament.

Public Procurement Reforms and Procurement Webinar Postponement
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

How the National Procurement Policy Statement Will Help Transform Public Procurement

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

The National Procurement Policy Statement this month applies to all contracting authorities who are subject to the procurement rules. Whilst broadly welcomed it raises a number of practical challenges for local authorities and the wider public sector.

How the National Procurement Policy Statement Will Help Transform Public Procurement
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New Guidance on Special Severance Payments for Public Sector Employers

Friday, 11 June 2021

The Treasury has issued new guidance which relates to 'Special Severance Payments' (SSPs) made by public sector employers to their employees. The guidance sets out the criteria that should be considered and steps to take to obtain Treasury approval.

New Guidance on Special Severance Payments for Public Sector Employers
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Public Sector - What to Do Before Engaging a New Service Provider

Monday, 26 April 2021

In this article, we set out some key data protection considerations for public sector organisations who are looking to engage (or perhaps have already engaged) a third-party processor, particularly if they are a cloud-based provider.

Public Sector - What to Do Before Engaging a New Service Provider
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Funding 'Boost' for Local Councils

Monday, 26 April 2021

The provisional local government finance settlement, announced in December, sets out how local councils will be supported financially for the year. The final settlement has been published and is due to be laid before the House of Commons for approval.

Funding 'Boost' for Local Councils
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Elections in May 2021 - What Do Returning Officers Need to Know?

Monday, 26 April 2021

There is still great uncertainty around what the pandemic situation will be before and during the election period for 6 May 2021. This article explains how returning offers can best prepare for the coming election period.

Elections in May 2021 - What Do Returning Officers Need to Know?
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