New and proposed legislation: State of play table 254

This table, prepared by Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, provides a regularly amended guide to new and proposed legislation that will affect the construction industry. In addition to EU Directives and UK legislation, the table includes notes highlighting discussion papers issued by both government and non-government organisations, and commentary on the latest developments.

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New focus on social value in central government contracts

Public bodies must now take account of social value in the award of central government contracts following the publication of Procurement Policy Note 06/20 – taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts (PPN 06/20) (24 September 2020).

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Legal terms explained: Termination

There are various reasons why a party might wish to terminate a contract. However, before doing so, the terminating party should clearly identify the legal basis for termination and take the appropriate steps to terminate.

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Late payment the top concern for public suppliers

More than half of successful complaints to the Cabinet Office’s Public Procurement Review Service were made in relation to late payments by suppliers last year, according to new statistics.

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Building competence blueprint to drive culture change

Stricter competence requirements for all those working on high risk buildings are proposed as part of a new blueprint which aims to drive culture change in the industry following the Grenfell Tower Fire.

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Revised international arbitration rules unveiled

Revised arbitration rules promising a more efficient, flexible and transparent arbitral process have been unveiled by the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Court of Arbitration.

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News in Brief: November 2020

Heathrow’s appeal against a court ruling that earlier this year saw environmental campaigners successfully halt expansion plans at the airport on climate grounds was heard in the Supreme Court in October.

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Lowest price obsession hasn’t gone away

The Cabinet Office has announced new measures to deliver social value through public procurement in ‘Taking Account of Social Value in the Award of Central Government Contracts’.

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Covid disputes increase yet to materialise

Fears that the Covid-19 pandemic would overwhelmingly lead to a more adversarial approach to contracts in the construction industry have not yet been fully realised according to new research.

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