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The Procurement Bill moves house
The Procurement Bill moved to the House of Commons on 14 December 2022. We highlight just some of the many changes to the Bill since it was first published.
Wednesday 4 January 2023Care homes should seek support to avoid NMW breaches
The increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which took effect on 1 April 2024, is having a disproportionate effect on care homes and other adult social care service providers.
New CQC assessment framework requires preparation from care providers
The rollout of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new single assessment framework is underway, but many social care providers are concerned the new approach places too much reliance on past performance and could distort new assessment ratings.
New procurement risks when buying from sister commercial trading companies
Those of you who have been trying to match the provisions on vertical arrangements in the Procurement Act 2023 with those in the existing Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) may have experienced a few head-scratching moments.
Transferring the functions of a Police and Crime Commissioner – consultation requirements
The Court of Appeal’s upholding of Mr Justice Swift’s judgment means the election of a Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands on 2 May 2024 will proceed.