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Reform of public procurement rules: an in-depth lookPaul Henty provides a detailed review of what proposed changes to European procurement regulations could mean for public buyers in practice. 12 January 2012
Bribery Act proves no barrier to most businessesOnly 6 per cent of companies say updated UK anti-corruption legislation has affected their ability to do business. 29 December 2011
EU outlines reform of public procurement rulesAmendments will allow for greater negotiation with suppliers and reduce the amount of paperwork, in what the EC describes as "necessary, ambitious and realistic" changes to regulations. 20 December 2011
Buyers should beware of present policySuppliers and staff must be fully informed whether it is acceptable to give or receive gifts and hospitality. 16 December 2011
EU revises public procurement thresholdsThere has been a small rise in the limit at which contracts have to be advertised by contracting authorities. 11 December 2011
Forum shoppingConsider at the outset which court has the right to hear disputes when a contract has European supply elements. Jurisdiction is a key factor in formulating litigation strategy. 08 December 2011
Greece and Malta warned over procurement law breachesThe European Commission has threatened the two Mediterranean countries with court if they fail to reform national legislation. 26 November 2011
South Africa proposes simplified procurement lawsReforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders. 24 November 2011
Out in the openA case-by-case approach to procurement challenges may mean authorities will have to second-guess  a judge's assessment of criteria 10 November 2011
MEPs vote to simplify public procurement rulesThe European Parliament has adopted a report on modernising public procurement. 26 October 2011
SA launches preferential buying rules"We say to foreign companies: You come here and manufacture and you will be eligible for public sector contracts. You come here and bring your goods by boat, you won't," trade minister Rob Davies warns. 12 October 2011
Call for Wal-Mart to spend more with SA suppliersSouth African unions are calling for a five-fold increase to funds the US retailer has pledged to spend with local vendors as part of its Massmart deal. 11 October 2011
EU laws should be made SME-friendlyLaw professor argues that Europe should do more to follow the US example of helping women- and minority-owned businesses win deals. 10 October 2011
EC demands answers on alleged procurement rule breachesThe European Commission has asked Italy, Germany and the Netherlands to explain possible violations of purchasing rules. 09 October 2011
Cloud procurement: A new frontier for legal risk managementBelinda Doshi advises stronger data security to avoid risk, and warns: 'You are only as strong as your weakest supplier.' 06 October 2011

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