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In the second of three articles for Local Government Lawyer on the Procurement
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DAC Beachcroft consider some of its practical impact and implications, including
how to choose the right regime, how authorities are tackling the notice requirements,
considerations when making modifications, and setting and monitoring KPIs.
The Practical impact of the Procurement
Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits
and the legal lacunas
Katherine Calder and Victoria Fletcher from DAC Beachcroft
consider some of its practical impact and implications,
including how to choose the right regime, how authorities
are tackling the notice requirements, considerations when
making modifications, and setting and monitoring KPIs.


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The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On -
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