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Public Procurement
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Provided by A&L Goodbody
A&L Goodbody is at the forefront of Public Procurement law in Northern Ireland and remains one of the strongest in Northern Ireland. Our dedicated team of specialists advise on all aspects of EU, UK and national public procurement rules.
Our team advises on all aspects of the procurement process – contentious and non-contentious – which breeds an in-depth understanding of the procurement regime, public law and the case law around it. The team has a wealth of experience in navigating high value complex High Court litigation.
Our areas of expertise include:
Applicability of, and issues arising under, UK Procurement Regulations and Guidelines, the EU Directives, European, UK and Northern Irish case law;
Development of procurement strategies for both public sector bodies and utilities;
All steps in the procurement process from the initial advertisement through to debriefing;
Drafting of all tender and contract documentation;
Development of scoring matrixes, selection and award criteria and weightings;
Initiating or defending High Court procurement challenges in Northern Ireland and Ireland;
Responding or sending Freedom of Information Act requests relating to an award process;
Audit and evaluation of procurement procedures for compliance with EU and UK public
procurement rules.Anti-corruption and fraud detection through the procurement process and post-award
Clients (10)
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Northern Ireland Co-Ownership Housing Association
- Choice Housing Association
- Lowry Construction Limited
- Whitemountain Quarries Limited
- IMAC Construction Services Limited
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Radiometer Limited
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Bid Services
Industries (9)
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Construction & Materials
- Energy
- Government
- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
- Real Estate
- Transportation
- Utilities
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Work Highlights
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A&L Goodbody supported Northern Ireland Water with the procurement of a water and wastewater maintenance contract worth £400 million.
Strengths
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A&L Goodbody have taken the time to understand our business and has demonstrated their understanding of it throughout our engagement.
Public Procurement respondentUKThey are easy to work with and give you honest feedback on the situation you are in.
Public Procurement respondentUKThey have specialist knowledge, experience and insight in government contract procurement.
Public Procurement respondentUKThe team are very responsive and recognise the need to prioritise support when tight timelines are involved.
Public Procurement respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Micaela Diver
Micaela Diver is head of the public and regulatory team at A&L Goodbody. She assists clients with the full spectrum of procurement matters and is particularly experienced in procurement challenges. She provides advice at all stages of the procurement process, from drafting to evaluation, as well as post-procurement contract management queries.
Micaela is experienced.
Public Procurement respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at A&L Goodbody (1)
Northern Ireland
Micaela Diver
Head of Public Procurement
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Members
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Stephen Abram
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