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  • Angela Fletcher Best of British?The tender for trains for the new Crossrail link aims to support UK suppliers in line with EU rules but value for money comes first. 10 May 2012
  • Italy expands role of local public servicesA recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. 10 May 2012
  • 10 tips to understand freedom of informationWhat are the implications of the Act on businesses? 10 May 2012
  • Belinda Doshi, Nabarro Update requiredThe EU has proposed a new data protection law and purchasers should be aware of the repercussions and penalties. 12 April 2012
  • Unfair tradeThe European Commission is introducing new measures to encourage countries to open up previously non-reciprocal procurement markets. 12 April 2012
  • 5 Commercial contracting risksHow to avoid the pitfalls when signing a new contract. 12 April 2012
  • Paul Barton, Field Fisher Waterhouse Making an exitBuyers and suppliers need to have a clearly defined exit strategy agreed during the pre-contract stage to avoid difficulties should the relationship turn sour. 15 March 2012
  • Dubai courts expand their jurisdictionParties can now decide to have their disputes heard in the Dubai International Financial Centre courts if there is a provision in the contract, due to a change in the law. 15 March 2012
  • 10 pros and cons of procurement law reformChanges to EU purchasing rules will be good, bad and ugly for buyers. 15 March 2012
  • Marin Sloan, Broadies The big freezeMany firms avoid disruption during key trading periods by operating a 'change freeze' on IT systems, but how can this be applied to suppliers? 16 February 2012
  • Unravelling an unwritten agreementA recent Australian Supreme Court case delivers another warning as to the danger of an oral contract. 16 February 2012
  • 10 tips for international 
procurementIdentify and manage the risks and opportunities of international buying. 16 February 2012
  • Tim Heywood Myth busterCan you engage with suppliers up front and stay within the EU procurement regulations? Yes and that's not the only misconception. 17 January 2012
  • EU proposes reform of the audit marketRadical proposals to break the dominance of major suppliers in the sector will have a big impact on them, and those that buy their services. 17 January 2012
  • 10 tips for working with other public sector bodiesHow to collaborate and keep within EU procurement regulations. 17 January 2012
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  • Best of British?The tender for trains for the new Crossrail link aims to support UK suppliers in line with EU rules but value for money comes first. 10 May 2012
  • Italy expands role of local public servicesA recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. 10 May 2012

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