0930
Coffee and registration
1000
Chairman’s Introduction
Steven Norris
National Head of Regulated Procurement, DLA Piper
Has an "almost encyclopaedic knowledge of public procurement law… with a pragmatic business approach and superb risk management skills" - Chambers. Is currently advising the UK Olympic Delivery Authoriy on regulated procurement issues in connection with the London 2012 Olympics.
1015
How will a national court (1) enforce an order for prospective and or retrospective cancellation where a remedy of ineffectiveness is granted and (2) bring to an end an existing contract?
Jesper Fabricus
Partner and Head of European Competition Law Team, Accura Denmark
Highly rated for his procurement and competition practic. Advises municipalities of Fredensborg and Copenhagen on procurement. "He knows exactly what he's doing - you always feel safe when he's handling things."
- Chambers.
1040
How does the Commission expect the new provision whereby a contract award process is stalled once proceedings have been issued, to affect the balance of power between contracting authority and challenger?
Akos Nagy
DG Internal Market & Services , C2 – Formulation and Enforcement of Public Procurement Law II, European Commission
Has responsibility for the Remedies Directive.
1105
To what extent is it permissible for you to ease the PQQ process for the benefit of SMEs?
Ciara Kennedy-Loest
Partner, Lovells
“Talented and dynamic… known as one of the very best procurement lawyers out there... you would be hard pressed to find a better adviser than Ciara” – Chambers.
1130
Morning coffee
1145
When does cooperation between public authorities, including through central purchasing bodies, undermine the objectives of the procurement rules and become anti-competitive? Case C-480/06 Commission v Germany
Claudio Romanini
Administrateur Principal, DG MARKT C/4 - Politique des Marchés Publics,
European Commission
One of only two desk officers who has worked on the legistlative package from the outset (ie Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC) dealing specifically with issues relating to the competitive dialogue |
1205
How can you best manage the procurement issues associated with the renegotiation of contracts?
Adrian Brown
Of Counsel, Herbert Smith
Recognised as a leading expert in the field and has acted for clients including EDF, the Romanian Nuclear Authority and London Underground
1230
What does the Liankis ruling require in practice in terms of distinguishing between selection and award criteria in procurement procedures?
Anna-Marie Curran
Partner, A&L Goodbody
Is a former Chairperson and Vice President of the Irish Society for European Law. Described as “a growing presence in the public procurement market… immensely pragmatic, and a formidable opponent when she needs to be” – Chambers
1255
Questions and discussion
1315
Lunch
1415
By which means can you access the maximum possible benefits for your local community from procurement?
Nicolas Pourbaix
Associate, Lovells
Previously worked in Public Procurement
Directorate of European Commission.
1440
What are the appropriate mechanisms for direct call-offs and mini-competitions under framework agreements and how much flexibility is permitted?
Akos Nagy
1505
What are the Commission's views on the implications of the Auroux and Helmut Muller cases for mixed public and private regeneration schemes?
Claudio Romanini
1530
Are the obligations with regard to service concessions, sub-threshold contracts and contracts for Part B services now the same as those for contracts falling within the procurement directives?
Adrian Brown
1555
The new Defence Directive: What do I need to think about when planning my defence procurements ?
Ciara Kennedy-Loest
Partner and Head of Procurement, Lovells
1620
Questions and discussion
1630
Afternoon tea and close of conference
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Your Panel Members
Philip Lee
Philip Lee Solicitors
Claudio Romanini
Administrateur principal, DG MARKT C/4 - Politique des Marchés Publics,
European Commission
One of only two desk officers who has worked on the legistlative package from the outset (ie Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC) dealing specifically with issues relating to the competitive dialogue and the Utilities Directive
Akos Nagy
DG Internal Market & Services , C2 – Formulation and Enforcement of Public Procurement Law II, European Commission
Has responsibility for the remedies directive.
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