CIPFA - Performance in Public Services: Property
CPAS - Understanding EU Procurement Rules
DUNBLANE - 29/09/2010 | BUILTH WELLS - 24/11/2010
Nowhere to Hide - the application of EC procurement rules to Property Related Public Sector Contracts
Public procurement rules are changing and growing in complexity at a rapid pace; there have been a series of landmark court decisions in recent years which has resulted in courts overturning awarded contracts and imposing substantial damages against Public Sector Organisations. EC Procurement rules are now really biting and Public Sector Organisations need to take prompt action to avoid the situation becoming more critical.
Understanding EU Procurement Rules has been specifically designed to assist Property Practitioners within Public Sector Organisations to deal with the massive impact that the forthcoming changes will introduce to future public procurement arrangements.
The current economic climate along with constrained budgets and a continued focus on procurement acting as a lever for Public Sector Performance Improvement means that Public Sector Organisations must be fully compliant with appropriate legislation.
The stark reality is that those Public Sector Organisations which fail to review their current procedures could come under significant legal pressure from aggrieved bidders which could jeopardise much needed public infrastructure projects and the efficiency of the Organisation.
These events are being held to;
- Offer a clear and comprehensive explanation of the changes introduced by the EC Remedies Directive.
- Provide an explanation of the new content and notification requirements of the standstill period, and steps to take to avoid situations where contracts will be rendered ineffective, shortened or have fines imposed.
- Examine what constitutes a public works contract, works concession and a non-procurement development agreement.
- Consider all the latest relevant European Court of Justice and UK Courts decisions on the need to disclose award criteria and evaluation methodologies, use and operation of framework agreements and flexibility of re-negotiating contracts during the life of the contract.
- Advise how to draft an Invitation to Tender clearly and make your specifications more environmentally and socially responsible.
- Provide a detailed insight into the current understanding of the so called Teckal Exemptions in the light of new ECJ case law and its resulting impact on Collaborative Procurement
- Provide a round-up of all the latest procurement news and tips for improved efficiencies.
Please see the full programme online, to secure your place please book online or complete a booking form and return via email to cpas@cipfa.org.uk or fax 01244 399601
If you have any queries please contact Denise on 01244 394 600 or cpas@cipfa.org.uk
