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NZ to introduce new procurement lawsThe new regulations will make the tender process consistent across the public sector and will make it easier for suppliers to compete for government contracts, according to economic development minister Steven Joyce. 17 May 2013
Leeds Council victorious in High Court battleA judge has dismissed a £43.5 million damages claim from a property developer that alleged Leeds City Council had broken procurement rules and been deceitful over a tender process. 07 February 2013
EU procurement rules are a 'scapegoat' for poor practiceA committee of MPs has been told European purchasing regulations have had a positive impact and any reform should be careful not to "throw the baby out with the bathwater". 22 January 2013
Bra chain's administration supports retail suppliersVendors to high street businesses that have collapsed could find comfort in a court judgement that will allow them to reclaim money owed, according to a lawyer. 18 January 2013
MEPs vote to make procurement rules more socially responsibleThe European Parliament internal market committee has approved procurement reforms to ensure public authorities award contracts on the basis of the most advantageous economic, social and environmental criteria. 20 December 2012
Legal challenge calls interval on theatre revampThe refurbishment of a 134-year-old Glasgow theatre has been delayed after the tendering process had to be restarted following a successful legal challenge from a firm of architects. 10 December 2012
Virgin keeps trains on trackThe operator will continue to run the West Coast Main Line franchise for up 23 months while the Department for Transport runs a new bidding process to find a long-term franchisee. 06 December 2012
Government launches late payment consultationEU rules that mirror current UK practice will level the playing field for British businesses, the government has said. 21 September 2012
EC scraps public procurement regulator proposalThe idea of introducing a body in each EU country to oversee public purchasing has been rejected by the countries negotiating reforms to procurement rules. 31 August 2012
Virgin Trains challenges West Coast contract awardThe incumbent operator of the route has launched a legal challenge to the Department for Transport to prevent the award of the deal to rival FirstGroup. 29 August 2012
US regulator approves 'conflict mineral' rulesThe Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to approve tough rules requiring companies to disclose if they use certain metals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. 24 August 2012
Businesses let EU procurement changes pass byMore than half of buyers, suppliers and advisers in North West have no plans to understand incoming reforms, while 17 per cent are unaware of the consequences of not complying with the law. 19 June 2012
Groceries adjudicator needs 'parachute powers'Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers. 22 May 2012
Examining the EC strategy for e-procurementPaul Henty reviews the European Commission's recent statements on the use of e-procurement and examines the legal implications. 18 May 2012
MEP calls for more emphasis on sustainability in procurement rulesSwedish MEP Åsa Westlund has recommended public purchasers be given greater power to make demands on vendors to increase sustainable procurement. 13 May 2012

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Standing firmThere are some key issues to consider in the government's advice on the assessment of suppliers' financial standing. 09 May 2013
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