William Curry

Sep 23, 2024 | irishnews.com | William Curry

It may now be coming a few months later than originally expected, but there is a new public procurement regime on the horizon – and all Northern Ireland stakeholders must ensure they are ready. On September 12 2024, the UK Government announced that the commencement of the Procurement Act 2023 (the ‘act’) would be delayed from October 28 2024 to February 24 2025. The act is set to bring significant changes to public procurement rules when it comes into effect.

Jul 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | William Curry

For anyone involved in the drafting, negotiation and implementation of contracts, it is vitally important that all parties involved are aware of what the words used mean and that the drafting is accurate, clear and not open to differing interpretations between the parties. The importance of this was highlighted in the recent case of Cantor Fitzgerald & Co v Yes Bank Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 695.

Apr 30, 2024 | mondaq.com | William Curry

The UK Cabinet Office recently published a Procurement Policy Note (PPN 02/24) aimed at advising UK public sector bodies in regard to the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") in public contracts, both in the initial process of awarding the contract and in it being carried out. The PPN considers the increased adoption of AI in the procurement process, particularly by suppliers, considering both potential benefits and risks associated with the use of AI in bid writing.

Jan 15, 2024 | irishnews.com | William Curry

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Aug 8, 2023 | lexology.com | Aaron Boyle |Joanelle O'Cleirigh |William Curry |Peter Woods |Ciara Dooley |Sinead Flanagan | +3 more

Several recent judgments from Irish courts will be of interest to those conducting or competing in public procurement competitions, which we look at under the headings below: Court lifts Automatic Suspension of Search and Rescue ContractThe High Court again commented on the ramifications of automatic suspension, which is triggered if an unsuccessful bidder issues legal proceedings to challenge the outcome of a procurement process.