Public Procurement
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
0207 242 1212About
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At Dentons the public procurement team go through the whole tendering procedure, solving any risks, making use of legal remedies and performing the contract in accordance with any applicable rules. We combine legal experience with a practical approach and deep knowledge of industries, such as transportation, construction, energy or defence.
The team provides assistance to public clients, helping them to achieve their goals through public tenders. Our lawyers help in setting objectives, choosing the best legal solutions and conducting the tender until the contract is awarded.
The public procurement law team advised the Home Office on its multi-billion Emergency Services Network project; the Foreign and Commonwealth Office; the Department for International Development; and the British Council on the re-procurement of its voice and data global telecommunications solution.
In the energy sector, Ofgem is a long-standing client, advising on the ongoing competitive licensing of offshore transmission assets (the OFTO programme).
The team also has a strong reputation for advising on major regeneration and property projects, including Earls Court for London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and the High Street Quarter for London Borough of Hounslow. In the transport sector, Network Rail is an important client, a particular highlight was the ongoing advice provided on strategic projects such as optimising value from Network Rail's managed station portfolio.
Chambers Review
Dentons has an impressive public sector client list. The firm also represents private sector clients in challenges to procurement processes. Key areas of expertise include transport, regeneration and infrastructure. It was recently appointed by various central government departments to advise on transformative projects.
Work Highlights
- Dentons helped the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy implement the Energy Prices Act 2022. This included providing regulatory, public law and commercial scheme document advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team brings amazing knowledge and experience to the table."
"When providing advice, Dentons are very clear in their assessment and recommendations."
"The team brings amazing knowledge and experience to the table."
"When providing advice, Dentons are very clear in their assessment and recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
David McGowan is a seasoned and trusted adviser to government departments, utilities regulators and big-budget non-departmental public bodies, such as Network Rail. He also represents bidders in procurement challenges.
"He is very knowledgeable, experienced and responsive."
"David knows his stuff."
"He just has amazing knowledge and responsiveness."
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Members
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Clients
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Brighton and Hove City Council
Central Government
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Greater London Authority
HM Treasury
Hammersmith and Fulham Council
Hampshire County Council
Home office
Kier
London Borough of Hounslow
Morgan Sindall
Network Rail
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Southampton City Council
Transport for London
Industries
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Energy
Government
IT Outsourcing
Real Estate
Transport