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Transparency worries over use of frameworks

The value of government contracts awarded to the private sector via frameworks has tripled in the past four years but is raising transparency concerns, according to procurement data provider Tussell.

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Council wins roads judicial review

Birmingham City Council has won a judicial review of the Department for Transport’s decision to reject its new private finance initiative (PFI) roads maintenance contract.

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News in Brief: July 2024

BAM Nuttall Ltd has been fined £2.345 million for health and safety breaches following the death of a boatman who drowned during work on weir gates on the River Aire.

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Council wins roads judicial review

Birmingham City Council has won a judicial review of the Department for Transport’s decision to reject its new private finance initiative (PFI) roads maintenance contract.

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Building Safety Remediation: monthly data release

DLUHC statistics show number of buildings being remediated doubled in a year

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High Court dismisses Environment Agency injunction case

The High Court has dismissed an Environment Agency bid for an interim injunction on works at two HS2 Warwickshire sites until a full arbitration hearing is held.

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Scottish Cladding Remediation Bill receives royal assent

The Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill that allows the creation of a Cladding Assurance Register to give homeowners and residents confidence in the assessment and remediation works undertaken on their buildings has been given Royal Assent.

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Scottish Procurement Reform Act scrutinised

The Scottish Parliament Economy and Fair Work Committee has called for the government to pursue opportunities for greater consistency and standardisation in the information demanded from suppliers.

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Contractor turning its back on fixed price contracts

M&E contractor NG Bailey says it is turning its back on fixed-price contracts and aims to negotiate directly with end clients.

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Court dismisses weakly pled claim

The Sheriff Appeal Court in Scotland has dismissed an action by a contractor claiming over £110,000 from a property developer, saying the case was flimsily pled.

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