Sarah Foster

Atlanta

President and Senior Seed Analyst, 20/20 Seed Labs and Writer at Germination Magazine

Senior Production Editor at solutiontree.com

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Articles

The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025: Changes to the Provider Selection Regime

2 months ago | lexology.com | Katherine Calder |Sarah Foster |Rowan Scarth

OverviewThe Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") is now in force (as of 24 February 2025). The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 (the "PR 2025") also came into force on 24 February and amend the Act, the Procurement Regulations 2024, and The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the "Provider Selection Regime" or "PSR"), and other primary and secondary legislation in order to give effect to the new procurement regime.
The Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025: Changes to threshold amounts and the Procurement Regulations 2024

2 months ago | lexology.com | Katherine Calder |Sarah Foster |Rowan Scarth

OverviewThe Procurement Act 2023 (the "Act") is now in force (as of 24 February 2025). The Act provides for accompanying regulations which set out further information and detail in relation to the provisions made under the Act. The Procurement Regulations 2024 ("PR 2024") came into force at the same time as the Act and contain significant detail around certain aspects of the new public procurement regime established by the Act. Further regulations have now been made under the Act.
Registration for Lakeshore Triathlon opens Feb. 1

Jan 19, 2025 | kincardinerecord.com | Sarah Foster

Registration for Lakeshore Triathlon opens Feb. 1 The much-anticipated Lakeshore Triathlon in Saugeen Shores is back, and registration opens Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. Participants can register via the website at lakeshoretri.com. This year’s race will take place Saturday, July 19, at 8:30 a.m.The event website has been been updated with a comprehensive “Frequently-asked Questions” section to assist both race participants and volunteers with common questions.
Provider Selection Regime - two further Panel decisions

Oct 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Katherine Calder |Sarah Foster |Rowan Scarth

OverviewIt has been nearly a year since the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR") came into force on 1 January 2024 and presented health lawyers and procurement experts with a new procurement regime to get to grips with.
Lakeshore Triathlon donates more than $10,000 to local organizations

Oct 19, 2024 | kincardinerecord.com | Sarah Foster

“We are excited every year to execute our race where women of any age and ability are able to compete,” said race director Sarah Foster. “A close second to the completion of the race is the donations we are able to make from our race proceeds.
DNA Testing: A Powerful Tool for Growers Straight From the Lab

Oct 7, 2024 | seedworld.com | Sarah Foster

Over the past few years, bacterial leaf streak has become a growing concern across the Prairies. Until recently, there was no test for this disease, so it was something we had to monitor closely. However, with the help of Alberta Agriculture and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, we were able to develop a molecular test for it.
Study: Americans’ pay hasn’t fully recovered from inflation. Will it ever?

Sep 17, 2024 | pressenterprise.com | Sarah Foster

For 13 years, the 3% annual salary boost that Ricardo M. could count on every October felt like a beacon of stability and a nod that his loyalty as a plumbing supply salesman was being rewarded. But in the aftermath of a post-pandemic inflation surge, those raises have since lost their luster. His grocery bills have doubled. The cost of filling up his Toyota 4Runner has jumped to $70 a week, and he’s had to dip into his savings to avoid taking on credit card debt.
Education specialist appointed in North East building consultancy team

May 20, 2024 | sw.co.uk | Hayley Evans |Sarah Foster |Megan Graham |Lee Southan

Sanderson Weatherall has appointed a building surveyor specialising in the education sector in its North East team. Sarah Foster joins the firm as senior surveyor and is based in the Teesside office.
Provider Selection Regime coming into force on 1 January 2024

Oct 20, 2023 | lexology.com | Katherine Calder |Oliver Crich |Sarah Foster |Victoria Fletcher |Emily Tracey

Over two years have passed since NHS England's first consultation on the proposed new rules for arranging healthcare services, but draft The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (the "Regulations") and draft statutory guidance are now here. The Regulations are intended to come into force on 1 January 2024, giving "relevant authorities" (NHS commissioners, local authorities, combined authorities and NHS providers) just over 2 months to prepare.
Trying to Deal with the New Normal? A Seed Lab Can Help

Oct 19, 2023 | seed.ab.ca | Sarah Foster

Of all the buzzwords I have heard lately, one that sticks with me is: “the new normal.” What we’re experiencing today is a departure from the predictable patterns of the past. Instead, we adapt to a world where weather patterns are more erratic than ever. It seems we’ve bid farewell to what we once considered a normal year. Late harvests have become routine, accompanied by the challenge of harvesting in wet conditions like rain or snow.