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Public procurement lawyers in London & Thames Valley

Bidding for public sector work includes commercial and regulatory processes, and failure to follow the rules can have serious consequences. Our procurement lawyers often help navigate complex and challenging procurements to maximise their chances of success.

Our team has considerable expertise advising at all stages of public procurement, providing public authorities with guidance on the commercial and regulatory issues they may encounter in running regulated tenders, and advising private companies on what they need to know about winning regulated tenders.

Why choose our public procurement lawyers?

  • Our extensive procurement expertise and up-to-date knowledge enable us to advise on the best action.
  • We are experienced in acting for both bidders and contracting authorities in challenges to tender awards and can often help resolve disputes without requiring proceedings to be issued.
  • We build trusted relationships with our clients where you can rely on us to be proactive, watch your back, and find a solution that works for you.
  • Our flexible fee structures mean you get exactly the level of service you need with no unwelcome surprises.

By choosing Clarkslegal, you can be assured that you will benefit from a professional and thorough service that closely follows your needs and requirements, ensuring the whole process runs smoothly.

What services do our public procurement lawyers offer?

Our public procurement lawyers have vast expertise in advising at all stages of public procurement. Just a few of the services that we offer include:

For contracting authorities, we can help with planning a compliant procurement strategy, drafting/advising on all tender documents, auditing and reviewing procurement strategy, advising on changes to public contracts, and defending procurement challenges.

For bidders, we can help with ensuring the associated risks of any procurement are identified at the earliest stage; advising bidders on their procurement strategy from pre-market engagement to contract award; and bringing and defending challenges to procurement awards.

Whatever stage you’re at in the procurement process, we’re ready to help.

“Standout practice group, which is regularly involved in high-profile cases. Offers broad commercial litigation capabilities, alongside expertise in procurement challenges.”

Chambers & Partners

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  • 08 October 2024
  • Public Procurement

Procurement Challenges under the Procurement Act 2023

Taking prompt advice is essential as unsuccessful bidders have just ten days within which to issue court proceedings if they want to benefit from the automatic suspension provided for in the Regulations, which prevents the contracting authority from awarding the contract to anyone else.

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  • 05 September 2024
  • Public Procurement

Public Procurement Annual Update 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 is coming into force on 24 February 2025, bringing with it major changes to public procurement procedures and legal remedies. Join our Public Procurement team as they provide you with the essential information you need to know.

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  • 23 April 2024
  • Public Procurement

Procurement Act 2023 go-live date confirmed

The Government announced yesterday that the go-live date for the new Procurement Act 2023 will be 28 October 2024.

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  • 30 January 2024
  • Public Procurement

Your guide to the new Procurement Act 2023 – APMP UK Event

Join APMP UK on February 29th for their Procurement Act Panel Discussion in-person event at the offices of Clarkslegal LLP in Reading.

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  • 29 November 2023
  • Public Procurement

Public Procurement Annual Update 2023

Watch Clarkslegal’s Public Procurement team as they provide you with the essential information businesses involved in public tenders need to know.

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  • 28 February 2023
  • Public Procurement

Public procurement: no mercy for last-minute bidders

Many bid teams will be familiar with the last-minute rush which can sometimes ensue before a big submission deadline. It is not uncommon in a complex procurement for the Invitation to Tender to set out a myriad of documents.

“I was so impressed with the service that we received. We have subsequently found out that, as we suspected, this was the replacement for a very significant framework. That makes the result immeasurably more important to us. I have always said that Clarkslegal was a first class firm and this result, together with the manner of the service provided, admirably underpins my long held view.”

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We engaged Clarkslegal to support us with a procurement issue. They quickly understood our position and represented us effectively within challenging timescales. I found their service to be thorough, professional and responsive.” 

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