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EU & Competition
Public procurement and state aid

Scottish Government to trial project bank accounts for public sector developments

The Scottish Government is to trial the use of project bank accounts on public sector development projects, as part of an initiative to speed up payments to contractors. 19 Apr 2013

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UK Games Tax Relief plans may breach EU state aid rules, says Commission

The European Commission is investigating whether proposed tax breaks for businesses involved in the UK video games industry would constitute illegal state aid. 18 Apr 2013

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Out-Law Guides

Green procurement in the public sector

This guide is based on UK law. It was written and last reviewed in January 2010. It is part of a series of OUT-LAW guides on green IT . The UK Government's Sustainable Procurement Action Plan...
The Public Procurement Regulations of 2006: an introduction

This guide has been superseded. Instead, please see our guide on Public procurement law: the basics . The guide below is out of date and is no longer updated. The rules affecting procurement of...
Public procurement law: the basics

This guide is based on UK law and focuses on the current public, and not utilities, procurement rules. The law stated is up to date as at 6 February 2013.

Suppliers sought for potential £1 billion IT services contracts with London authorities

Local authorities in London have launched a tendering process in a bid to form a framework agreement with up to three suppliers for the provision of IT services. 09 Apr 2013

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Government opens East Coast rail franchise to private sector amidst announcement on revised procurement timetable

The Government has invited rail operators to bid to run the East Coast rail franchise. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin made the announcement as he unveiled a revised rail franchising programme covering 15 routes across the country. 26 Mar 2013

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