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Bevan Brittan LLP

Public Procurement

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Bevan Brittan LLP

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Procurement is at the heart of what we do. We have a long heritage in delivering innovative solutions. We provide practically focused advice on a range of delivery models for regulated procurement, covering the public sector, utilities and concessions rules.

Our highly renowned and specialist team of lawyers work in many different sectors including waste and energy, transport, justice, health, education, housing, defence, construction and regeneration.

We act for purchasers planning and running regulated procurement processes, and also for bidders participating in tenders.

Our purchaser clients include: central government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies; local government; the NHS; education providers; and housing associations. Our team work with utilities purchasers active in the energy and transport sectors. We often advise business clients and third sector providers bidding to secure public contracts.

We work with our clients on all aspects of public procurement, to meet the demands of rapidly changing needs and priorities. We provide practical and commercial advice informed by our in-depth knowledge of EU and UK procurement law.

Our team engages on emerging procurement policy issues and regulation: providing highly regarded, training events and bespoke training for clients; and publishing easily readable guides on day-to-day procurement issues.

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Public Procurement - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Bevan Brittan represents NHS trusts, local authorities and private and third sector contractors in all aspects of the tender process. The firm boasts a formidable litigation arm dedicated to procurement challenges. It has extensive experience advising on urban developments and regeneration projects.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bevan Brittan advised Brittany Ferries in a claim against the decisions of the Government of Jersey not to award Brittany Ferries a 20 year concession contract following an extended procurement exercise.

Strengths

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  • Bevan Brittan's client care and specific expertise in the procurement field sets it apart from competitors.

    Public Procurement respondentUK

  • Bevan Brittan is very fluid, easy to access and very strategic.

    Public Procurement respondentUK

  • Bevan Brittan demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding relating to procurement legislation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emily Heard
    Emily Heard

    Emily Heard

    Emily Heard is head of Bevan Brittan's public procurement practice. She is a leading healthcare procurement challenges specialist, acting for NHS trusts and local authorities and private and third sector bidders. She also acts for contracting authorities and claimants in challenges concerning transport infrastructure.

    • Emily Heard is decisive, firm, with a good understanding of the business and advice around a PFI contracting process.

      Public Procurement respondentUK

    • Emily is incredibly knowledgeable and professional and offers expert procurement and litigation advice that is amongst the best in the country.

      Public Procurement respondentUK
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  • Fran Mussellwhite
    Fran Mussellwhite

    Fran Mussellwhite

    Fran Mussellwhite concentrates on litigation relating to procurement decisions in healthcare and local government services. She has particularly extensive experience with transport-related claims.

    • Fran is really responsive and the turnaround of her work is incredibly efficient. She is really personable and strategic.

      Public Procurement respondentUK

    • Fran is a very good procurement litigator.

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    • Fran Mussellwhite provides really sensible advice.

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  • Kuldip Dhanoya
    Kuldip Dhanoya

    Kuldip Dhanoya

    Kuldip Dhanoya frequently acts on and defends against procurement claims for local authorities and government departments. She also advises on tender contracts and issues relating to the UK's exit from the EU.

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  • Matthew Mo
    Matthew Mo

    Matthew Mo

    Matthew Mo has experience assisting clients across the public sector on procurement. This includes representing central government bodies, local authorities, housing associations and NHS trusts. His work includes advising on competitive tendering, building and development plans and joint ventures.

    • Matt understands the complexity of our procurement needs.

      Public Procurement respondentUK

    • Matthew has very good command of public procurement law.

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