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Gayle Monk

Legal Director

Legal Director in the Projects team


Gayle Monk

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I’m passionate about achieving social and environmental impact for people and places through smart procurement and contracts

Working with councils and other public, private and third-sector clients, Gayle is a legal director advising on both contractual and corporate matters. Her focus is on optimising social, economic and environmental impact through public spending.

With a focus on procurement, Gayle works with local authorities and social housing providers on their public procurement processes and the delivery of public services through contracts, joint ventures, and other vehicles.

Driven by a commitment to achieving social value and community benefits, Gayle advises on creating value through effective procurement strategies and contract management. From leading large-scale procurement processes to offering expert guidance on the compliant application of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, her approach is both thorough and creative.

Gayle’s work includes overseeing the entire procurement lifecycle – drafting, negotiating, and finalising contracts for a range of public services, from waste and recycling to leisure, while also guiding the evaluation of tenders, specifications, and contract management.

With a fondness for upskilling those around her, training in procurement law, with a particular focus on social value, is a key part of her role, helping clients navigate the complexities of procurement regulations.

My advice and articles

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Read LGR practicalities – managing contracts
Jan 19, 2026 In Blog

LGR practicalities – managing contracts

Beyond establishing any new authority, the LGR process will demand a substantial investment of time and resources to ensure the smooth...

Read LGR Practicalities – managing procurement processes
Jan 16, 2026 In Blog

LGR Practicalities – managing procurement processes

Beyond establishing any new authority, the LGR process will demand a substantial investment of time and resources to ensure the smooth...

Read Non-commercial considerations: Achieving local impact
Dec 03, 2025 In Blog

Non-commercial considerations: Achieving local impact

Section 17 of the Local Government Act 1988 restricts local authorities from taking into account 'non-commercial considerations' when...

Read Growing British industry, jobs and skills: Social Value is not a numbers game
Sep 09, 2025 In Blog

Growing British industry, jobs and skills: Social Value is not a numbers game

The Government’s Consultation on Public Procurement: Growing British Industry, jobs and skills closed on Friday 5 September.  The...

Read Small business, big impact
Jul 22, 2025 In Blog

Small business, big impact

Section 12 of the Procurement Act 2023 (“PA23”) sets out the core objectives of all covered procurements. Amongst other priorities,...

Read Simpler recycling – Food waste collections and more
Jul 07, 2025 In Blog

Simpler recycling – Food waste collections and more

By now, waste collection authorities in England will undoubtedly be aware that by 31 March 2026, they will be required to arrange for the...

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