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Key changes within the Procurement Act 2023 in relation to Light Touch Contracts
Discover key changes for Light Touch Contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, effective from 24 February 2025.
Exclusions and debarment under the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023 introduces new exclusion grounds and a debarment regime for suppliers with certain offences or risks.
Modifying a public contract under the Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023, effective 24 Feb 2025, updates public contract modification rules, including new criteria for emergencies and known risks.
The commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025
The rumours were true - the commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025.
You need to know the PGM 2024
NHS England released its updated Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM) this week. The PGM is used by the Integrated Care Boards to manage all aspects of general practice and helps to interpret and implement the various legislative regulations and directions which govern the sector.
We’re shortlisted for four awards at the HCSA Excellence in Supply Awards
We are thrilled to be shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming HCSA Excellence in Supply Awards for the North, in particular for our work to secure a pan-pathology managed service contract across three trusts.
Provider Selection Regime – are you preparing your annual summary?
A relevant authority must publish online, on a publicly available website accessible free of charge, an annual summary of its contracting activity for the provision of relevant health care services.
When will the Procurement Act 2023 need to be followed?
Andrew Daly discusses the new Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 and how these will work with the previous regulations.
The Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel completes its first PSR review and publishes new criteria
It has been a busy week for the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. It has published the outcome of its first case, as well as publishing its acceptance and prioritisation criteria. Andrew Daly and Helen Redfern discuss the case.
Explained: the Provider Selection Regime for primary care services
The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) replaces the Public Procurement Regulations for the award of health care services contracts in England by commissioners. Justin Cumberlege explores the detail.
A summary of procurement updates from the past couple of weeks
The last couple of weeks has seen a number of updates in procurement law. This article highlights what these are.
HSJ Partnership Awards 2024: Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS
Hempsons are proud to be part of the team to win the ‘Best Legal Services Partnership with the NHS’ award, alongside the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). This award specifically shines a light on NHS projects that have utilised legal services to get results, whilst delivering value for money.
Do you want to bid for NHS contracts?
Ross Clark provides a guide to the Provider Selection Regime for independent healthcare providers.
Podcast: What does the Provider Selection Regime mean for primary healthcare providers?
Primary healthcare law experts Justin Cumberlege and Robert McCartney host our first podcast of the year, discussing what the new Provider Selection Regime means for primary healthcare providers.