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The Govt Commercial Function guidance regarding procurement oversight is intended to help ensure the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 are adhered to, through provision of recommendations and guidance, following investigation of a contracting authority’s compliance.
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Procurement Oversight Guidance | Procurement in a Nutshell
This Nutshell breaks down the recent guidance published by the Government Commercial Function regarding procurement oversight.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The Govt Commercial Function guidance regarding procurement oversight is intended to help ensure the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 are adhered to, through provision of recommendations and guidance, following investigation of a contracting authority’s compliance.
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This week's Local Authority Round-Up includes:
▪️Student skills investment to boost the UK defence industry
▪️Local Govt Assoc claims 8 in 10 councils will become insolvent over “mounting deficits” related to the cost of SEND support
▪️Aspiring social workers set to receive targeted financial support
▪️Student skills investment to boost the UK defence industry
▪️Local Govt Assoc claims 8 in 10 councils will become insolvent over “mounting deficits” related to the cost of SEND support
▪️Aspiring social workers set to receive targeted financial support
Local authority round-up 13 February 2026 - Ward Hadaway
Education Student skills investment to boost the UK defence industry Britain’s defence industry will benefit from an £80 million skills boost to help student’s gain the skills they need to build fight...
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February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
This week's Local Authority Round-Up includes:
▪️Student skills investment to boost the UK defence industry
▪️Local Govt Assoc claims 8 in 10 councils will become insolvent over “mounting deficits” related to the cost of SEND support
▪️Aspiring social workers set to receive targeted financial support
▪️Student skills investment to boost the UK defence industry
▪️Local Govt Assoc claims 8 in 10 councils will become insolvent over “mounting deficits” related to the cost of SEND support
▪️Aspiring social workers set to receive targeted financial support
Today, 9 Feb ’26, the Competition Appeal Tribunal will hear the UK’s first Subsidy Control case on financial support to an airport.
Here, Alexander Rose examines Bristol Airport v Welsh Ministers and why there have been fewer aviation challenges than under the EU State aid regime.
Here, Alexander Rose examines Bristol Airport v Welsh Ministers and why there have been fewer aviation challenges than under the EU State aid regime.
Bristol Airport v Welsh Ministers: Aviation subsidies brought into spotlight
On 9 February 2026, the Competition Appeal Tribunal will hear the UK's first Subsidy Control case relating to financial support to an airport.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Today, 9 Feb ’26, the Competition Appeal Tribunal will hear the UK’s first Subsidy Control case on financial support to an airport.
Here, Alexander Rose examines Bristol Airport v Welsh Ministers and why there have been fewer aviation challenges than under the EU State aid regime.
Here, Alexander Rose examines Bristol Airport v Welsh Ministers and why there have been fewer aviation challenges than under the EU State aid regime.
"Record financial results are always welcome. But from my perspective, what matters most about Ward Hadaway’s 2024/25 performance is what the results say about the ambition of the businesses we work alongside every day." Read more from Liz Bottrill, Executive Partner of our Manchester office, here:
Backing ambition in Manchester - Ward Hadaway
Liz Bottrill, Executive Partner of our Manchester office, reflects on what Ward Hadaway’s 2024/25 record financial results say about the ambition of the businesses we work alongside every day.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"Record financial results are always welcome. But from my perspective, what matters most about Ward Hadaway’s 2024/25 performance is what the results say about the ambition of the businesses we work alongside every day." Read more from Liz Bottrill, Executive Partner of our Manchester office, here:
This week's Procurement in a Nutshell discusses a joint report from the monitoring officer and section 151 officer at Peterborough City Council, which examines “unlawful” payments of over £17m on emergency accommodation made without a formal tendering process or member approval. Read it here:
Procurement in a Nutshell: Peterborough City Council report labels £17m emergency accommodation spend “unlawful” - Ward Hadaway
The report was issued under section 5A(3)(a) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and section 114A(2)(a) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, It highlighted that there was no evidence of ...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
This week's Procurement in a Nutshell discusses a joint report from the monitoring officer and section 151 officer at Peterborough City Council, which examines “unlawful” payments of over £17m on emergency accommodation made without a formal tendering process or member approval. Read it here:
Our weekly Local Authority round-up is available now.
This week's updates include:
• AI tutoring could support 450,000 disadvantaged pupils
• Every cancer patient to receive a personalised support plan
• New social & affordable housing package announced to help thousands of families
This week's updates include:
• AI tutoring could support 450,000 disadvantaged pupils
• Every cancer patient to receive a personalised support plan
• New social & affordable housing package announced to help thousands of families
Local authority round-up 6 February 2026 - Ward Hadaway
Education 450,000 disadvantaged pupils could benefit from AI tutoring tool Up to 450,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds could benefit from safe AI powered tutoring tools providing personalise...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Our weekly Local Authority round-up is available now.
This week's updates include:
• AI tutoring could support 450,000 disadvantaged pupils
• Every cancer patient to receive a personalised support plan
• New social & affordable housing package announced to help thousands of families
This week's updates include:
• AI tutoring could support 450,000 disadvantaged pupils
• Every cancer patient to receive a personalised support plan
• New social & affordable housing package announced to help thousands of families
Following todays State of the City Region event, Paul Johnson said “What struck me most is that Manchester’s strength isn’t about being second to anyone.The opportunity is positioning the city alongside Europe’s leading commercial centres and backing the ambition that has already taken us this far.”
January 22, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Following todays State of the City Region event, Paul Johnson said “What struck me most is that Manchester’s strength isn’t about being second to anyone.The opportunity is positioning the city alongside Europe’s leading commercial centres and backing the ambition that has already taken us this far.”
We're delighted to welcome Paul Wigham to the firm as a partner in our corporate team.
His work spans M&A and fundraising transactions, with a strong track record advising founders, investors and management teams in high growth companies
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His work spans M&A and fundraising transactions, with a strong track record advising founders, investors and management teams in high growth companies
Read more here https://bit.ly/3NzHm3q
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We're delighted to welcome Paul Wigham to the firm as a partner in our corporate team.
His work spans M&A and fundraising transactions, with a strong track record advising founders, investors and management teams in high growth companies
Read more here https://bit.ly/3NzHm3q
His work spans M&A and fundraising transactions, with a strong track record advising founders, investors and management teams in high growth companies
Read more here https://bit.ly/3NzHm3q
Mak Systems Group Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust [2026] EWHC (TCC), the first procurement case of 2026 to go through the courts, showcases the granting of an automatic suspension in new procurement law challenge.
Read the summary in this week's Procurement in a Nutshell:
Read the summary in this week's Procurement in a Nutshell:
Procurement in a Nutshell: Mak Systems Group Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust [2026] EWHC (TCC) - Ward Hadaway
Case facts The case was brought under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and it concerns a procurement by the Welsh Blood Service (WBS) regarding a new blood establishment computer system. The Clai...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Mak Systems Group Ltd v Velindre University NHS Trust [2026] EWHC (TCC), the first procurement case of 2026 to go through the courts, showcases the granting of an automatic suspension in new procurement law challenge.
Read the summary in this week's Procurement in a Nutshell:
Read the summary in this week's Procurement in a Nutshell:
This week's local authority round-up is now available, bringing you summaries of this week's education and public funding updates.
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Local authority round-up 16 January 2026 - Ward Hadaway
Education Government to introduce inspection of multi-academy trusts through amendment to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Millions of children will benefit from a stronger, fairer and more trans...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:57 PM
This week's local authority round-up is now available, bringing you summaries of this week's education and public funding updates.
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As part of our expanding sports sector expertise, we’re proud to sponsor Teesside Lions Basketball Club.
Alistair McDonald, business development director said "There is a clear sense of ambition around the club, alongside a strong community focus."
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Alistair McDonald, business development director said "There is a clear sense of ambition around the club, alongside a strong community focus."
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Elite Law Firm Ward Hadaway Announced As Club Partner - Teesside Lions
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January 16, 2026 at 10:50 AM
As part of our expanding sports sector expertise, we’re proud to sponsor Teesside Lions Basketball Club.
Alistair McDonald, business development director said "There is a clear sense of ambition around the club, alongside a strong community focus."
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Alistair McDonald, business development director said "There is a clear sense of ambition around the club, alongside a strong community focus."
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As we enter a new year, we expect more people will be using open frameworks. This week's Procurement in a Nutshell serves as a refresher to what an open framework is and how to use them.
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#Procurement #OpenFramework
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#Procurement #OpenFramework
Procurement in a Nutshell: Open frameworks - Ward Hadaway
As we enter a new year, we expect more people to use open frameworks. This nutshell refreshes what open frameworks are and how to use them.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:10 PM
As we enter a new year, we expect more people will be using open frameworks. This week's Procurement in a Nutshell serves as a refresher to what an open framework is and how to use them.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4puMD9E
#Procurement #OpenFramework
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4puMD9E
#Procurement #OpenFramework
For professionals, business owners, and those with complex finances, divorce can bring additional challenges – particularly around financial disclosure.
Explore how transparent financial disclosure supports smoother, fairer outcomes here:
Explore how transparent financial disclosure supports smoother, fairer outcomes here:
What is "financial disclosure" and why am I being asked to provide it? - Ward Hadaway
When relationships end, securing a fair financial settlement is often one of the most significant concerns for separating couples. Whether matters are resolved through solicitor-led negotiation, media...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
For professionals, business owners, and those with complex finances, divorce can bring additional challenges – particularly around financial disclosure.
Explore how transparent financial disclosure supports smoother, fairer outcomes here:
Explore how transparent financial disclosure supports smoother, fairer outcomes here:
This week's Local Authority round-up includes the following housing and health & social care updates:
▪️Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
▪️Landmark junk food ad ban to protect Children’s health
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4aRSkei
#PublicSector #LocalAuthority
▪️Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
▪️Landmark junk food ad ban to protect Children’s health
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4aRSkei
#PublicSector #LocalAuthority
Local authority round-up 9 January 2026 - Ward Hadaway
Housing Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash fro...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
This week's Local Authority round-up includes the following housing and health & social care updates:
▪️Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
▪️Landmark junk food ad ban to protect Children’s health
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4aRSkei
#PublicSector #LocalAuthority
▪️Taxpayer cash protected as crackdown on rogue landlords expands
▪️Landmark junk food ad ban to protect Children’s health
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4aRSkei
#PublicSector #LocalAuthority
We are pleased to announce that Louise Miller has joined as a partner in our private client team. Louise’s practice spans traditional private client work through to complex succession planning for entrepreneurs and owners of growing companies.
Ward Hadaway appoints experienced private client lawyer as partner - Insider Media
Ward Hadaway has appointed a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience as a partner.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We are pleased to announce that Louise Miller has joined as a partner in our private client team. Louise’s practice spans traditional private client work through to complex succession planning for entrepreneurs and owners of growing companies.
Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise action plan. The purpose of this is to set out why and how SMEs should work with CCS, where to find opportunities & the actions CCS are taking to reduce barriers for SMEs in bidding for work. Read more here:
Crown Commercial Service publishes SME action plan
Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) action plan.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Last month, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) published a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise action plan. The purpose of this is to set out why and how SMEs should work with CCS, where to find opportunities & the actions CCS are taking to reduce barriers for SMEs in bidding for work. Read more here:
In this week's Local authority round-up:
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
Local authority round-up 28 November 2025 - Ward Hadaway
Health & Social Care NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres are set to bring patient care closer to home and bring an end t...
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November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In this week's Local authority round-up:
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
▪️NHS wait times to be cut following the rollout of new Neighbourhood Health Centres
▪️Chancellor freezes charges to keep prescriptions under £10
▪️Public and private sector housing and regen experts join forces to boost supply of homes for places most in need
Stay up to date with recent employment case law developments as Katie Adams reviews key legal decisions shaping workplace rights.
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
Employment Law Digest November 2025 – Case law update - Ward Hadaway
Unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process In Davidson v National Express Limited: The claimant was a PCV coach driver, air side, at Stansted airport. In her role she was required to ta...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Stay up to date with recent employment case law developments as Katie Adams reviews key legal decisions shaping workplace rights.
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
This month, Katie explores cases on unfair dismissal and the importance of the appeal process, the use of scripts in disciplinary hearings, and whistleblowing:
On 14 October 2025, the Home Office released its sixth Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules this year, introducing major reforms set out in the Government’s May 2025 White Paper. Learn more about the key updates and how employers can prepare here:
A guide to the Latest UK immigration changes for employers
The changes are plentiful and significant, reflecting the Government’s ongoing aim of creating a selective immigration system designed to ultimately reduce UK net migration figures. Most notably, the ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On 14 October 2025, the Home Office released its sixth Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules this year, introducing major reforms set out in the Government’s May 2025 White Paper. Learn more about the key updates and how employers can prepare here:
In this article, Jacqueline Knight explores a proposal within the Employment Rights Bill, currently at the House of Lords amendment stage, which would extend the timeframe for employees to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal from the current 3 months (in most cases) to 6 months. Read it here
Employment Law Digest November 2025: Extension of time limits for bringing Employment Tribunal claims - Ward Hadaway
One of these proposals, currently under review at the House of Lords amendment stage, is for the length of time an employee has to submit a claim to the Employment Tribunal to be extended from the cur...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In this article, Jacqueline Knight explores a proposal within the Employment Rights Bill, currently at the House of Lords amendment stage, which would extend the timeframe for employees to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal from the current 3 months (in most cases) to 6 months. Read it here
The Employment Rights Bill includes the creation of a new Fair Work Agency (FWA). The FWA will be a central body with wide-ranging powers to uphold workplace rights and will reshape how some workplace rights are policed in the UK. Here's everything you need to know to ensure you're ready for change.
Employment Law Digest November 2025: Fair Work Agency to be introduced in the Employment Rights Bill - Ward Hadaway
The FWA will be a centralised body with wide-ranging powers to uphold workplace rights and will reshape how some workplace rights are policed in the UK. This was one of the Labour government’s key man...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Employment Rights Bill includes the creation of a new Fair Work Agency (FWA). The FWA will be a central body with wide-ranging powers to uphold workplace rights and will reshape how some workplace rights are policed in the UK. Here's everything you need to know to ensure you're ready for change.
The Employment Rights Bill introduces measures to modernise the workplace and strengthen worker protections through enhanced trade union rights. Here are the key takeaways from our trade union webinar, including developments that could significantly affect trade union rights and workplace influence
Future of Trade Union Rights | Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent in November 2025. It is currently in the final stages of parliamentary approval, with the House of Lords having considered the latest dra...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Employment Rights Bill introduces measures to modernise the workplace and strengthen worker protections through enhanced trade union rights. Here are the key takeaways from our trade union webinar, including developments that could significantly affect trade union rights and workplace influence
AI investment is driving growth for the North East’s Fastest 50 and a number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI. Find out more here ⬇️
AI investment drives growth for the North East’s Fastest 50
A number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI
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November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
AI investment is driving growth for the North East’s Fastest 50 and a number of companies in the annual list of the region's fastest growing firms are harnessing the power of AI. Find out more here ⬇️
The November edition of The Employment Law Digest is out now!
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The November edition of The Employment Law Digest is out now!
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
Packed with updates for employers and HR professionals, this month's issue covers trade union rights, updates to tribunal time limits, case law updates and the latest on the immigration rules. Stay up to date here: https://bit.ly/43Nc8er
We're proud to reveal this year's North East #Fastest50 winning companies:
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
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#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
October 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We're proud to reveal this year's North East #Fastest50 winning companies:
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle
Congratulations to our winners and all of the businesses who ranked in this year's list!
See the full list here: https://bit.ly/4hoKXwg
#NorthEastBusiness #WardHadawayNewcastle