Procurement is an ever-changing marketplace where the policy or initiative of today can become the process or procedure of tomorrow.

European Court of Justice rulings, Office of Government Commerce guidance, legal cases and judgments all impact on the methodologies that procurement departments must employ.

This seminar reviews recent legal cases from the European and UK courts which have shaped procurement practices across the United Kingdom, and examines best practice in dealing with important aspects of the procurement process. It will also review and consider the implications of both legal cases and best practice and show how best to adopt them into everyday procurement procedures.

Effective procurement can only be guaranteed when those charged with the task have access to the latest procurement guidance and a solid understanding of European and UK case law.

This seminar will look at the latest judgments and review past cases such as 'Lianakis' and 'Beentjes, examining their impact on Selection Criteria as well as identifying the conditions now imposed by legislation to ensure compliant Award Criteria. Details of the latest guidance and examples of best practice in Framework Agreements and Competitive Dialogue will also be discussed.

The event will round off by reviewing the forthcoming changes to the Remedies Directive, identifying best practice in supplier debriefing and considering the latest implications of Freedom of Information.

Who should attend:

The purpose of this seminar is to examine both best practice and the legal drivers behind certain aspects of public procurement. The event will be ideal for procurement officers and contract managers in the public sector and programme managers, legal advisers and legal practitioners across the public and private sectors.