0900
Registration and coffee
0930
Chairman’s Introduction
Steven Norris
Partner and National Head of Regulated Procurement, DLA Piper
“Has a superb knowledge of the procurement rules” - Chambers 2009
Timothy Millett
European Court of Justice
0940
Advanced Level Answers to 12 “Must-Know” Procurement Questions
Each session includes a highly targeted ten-minute presentation which will assume knowledge. Followed by discussion with the audience
Answer 1
How will a court 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?
Remedies Directive
Jennifer Skilbeck
Barrister, Monckton Chambers
“In-depth procurement knowledge and provides user-friendly, incisive commercial advice” - Chambers 2009
Answer 2
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
European Commission
Answer 3
When does cooperation between public authorities, including through central purchasing bodies, undermine the objectives of the procurement rules and become anti-competitive? Commission v Germany
Claudio Romanini
European Commission
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Answer 4
In an economic downturn, how can you best manage the procurement issues associated with the renegotiation of contracts and framework agreements?
Jonathan Davey
Partner and Practice Head of Commercial Group, Addleshaw Goddard
“An expert on the competitive dialogue process and complex procurement projects” - Chambers 2009
1120
Morning Coffee
1135
Answer 5
How can you manage confidential information revealed about the bidder in the context of (1) a Freedom of Information request and (2) Environmental Information Regulations? ICO Department of Health
Ciara Kennedy-Loest
Partner and Head of Procurement Group, Lovells
“Impressive speaker who combines sound business sense with an in-depth knowledge of public procurement” - Chambers 2009
Answer 6
Where is the "wriggle-room" room for contracting authorities to secure full-scale local community benefits, that is (i) sustainability, (ii) environmental and (iii) social?
Michael Bowsher QC
Barrister, Monckton Chambers
"The most phenomenally knowledgeable procurement specialist out there” - Chambers 2009
Answer 7
How much "give" can be drafted into call-off mechanisms with reference to (1) direct call-offs and (2) mini-competitions?
Akos Nagy
European Commission
1300
Lunch
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1400
Answer 8
In bringing proceedings for lack of transparency, which precise legal principles do you engage?
Vanessa Edwards
Partner, K&L Gates and Former Referendaire, European Court of Justice
Answer 9
What does bringing proceedings "promptly" mean in the light of Risk Management Partners v Brent Borough Council?
Oliver Black
Of Counsel, Linklaters
“Intellectually rigorous and pragmatic and provides thoughtful yet candid advice” Chambers 2009
Answer 10
What is the Commission's attitude to Auroux v. Roanne and its implications for mixed public and private regeneration schemes?
Claudio Romanini
European Commission
1520
Afternoon tea
1535
Answer 11
When do changes to a contract initially advertised or an existing contract give rise to a new award that has to be retendered? Scott v Belfast Education & Library Service and Pressetext
Michael Bowsher QC
Barrister, Monckton Chambers
Answer 12
Are the obligations with regard to sub-threshold contracts and contracts for Part B services now the same as those for contracts falling within the procurement directives? Federal v PSNI
Jennifer Skilbeck
Barrister, Monckton Chambers
1620
Questions and discussion
1700
Close of conference
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