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Procurement Act 2023 - Go-live date and update

Thursday, 23 May 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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Procurement updates - New Standard Selection Questionnaire - What you need to know

Friday, 01 March 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 - 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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VWV Celebrates Triple Shortlist for Public Sector Awards

Monday, 11 December 2017

We are delighted to announce that we have been considered for three Public Sector legal awards from leading legal directory Legal 500.

VWV Celebrates Triple Shortlist for Public Sector Awards
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Local Government - What's happening - June 2024

Monday, 24 June 2024

A short overview of public sector events and developments, presented by public sector expert Lisa Kirkman.

What's happening - June 2024
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Pre-election notice period restrictions

Thursday, 27 February 2025

The pre-election period begins with the publication of notice of the election. During this period, there are restrictions on the use of public resources by Councils.

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The Code of Conduct - Article 10 ECHR and some thoughts as to its application

Monday, 24 March 2025

Article 10 - Freedom of Expression - has a large impact when it comes to the consideration of member code of conduct complaints.

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The Competition and Markets Authority cracks down on bid-rigging in construction Procurement

Thursday, 27 February 2025

With the new Procurement Act 2023 coming into force on 24 February, there is a reminder for local authorities to be vigilant for bid-rigging in tenders.

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