Your challenges
The rights of aggrieved suppliers to challenge public procurement processes have been strengthened in recent years with new legislation, case law and policy developments. This has resulted in increased financial and reputational risks for NHS bodies and an increasing appetite on the part of suppliers to challenge procurement processes. You, therefore, need lawyers who understand how to manage these risks and how to deal effectively with disputes when they arise.
Achieving your ambitions
Dealing with procurement disputes in the NHS has its own set of special challenges for NHS bodies. The introduction of the Co-operation and Competition Panel and new processes to deal with procurement disputes in the context of commissioning clinical services is just one example of the way this sector is different. Our experience in dealing with procurement disputes and our specialist knowledge of the NHS mean that you can access a unique blend of expertise and experience to help you to avoid and resolve procurement disputes in a pragmatic and cost effective way.
The strength you need
We have one of the largest teams of lawyers in the country focussing on providing specialist procurement and dispute resolution advice to NHS bodies and other health sector clients. This means that you can access this experience and expertise to help you manage both the risks of a procurement challenge and any disputes when they arise.
The team has been particularly successful recently helping clients to mange disputes to achieve a quick resolution without the need for formal legal proceedings. We can only do this effectively because of our deep knowledge of the NHS and its supply base. Primary care trusts, foundation trusts, an NHS shared services organisation and a specialist commissioning group are some the clients that we have recently helped.
Lawyers you can trust
We have been described as “meticulous and hardworking” in Chambers UK for our health sector work. This reflects the dedication of the team to always find a solution to the problems that our client’s face.