Government and Public Sector Newsletter

We recognise that the procurement landscape is changing dramatically, that's why we have been producing a monthly public sector bulletin since April 2021 which contains case law updates, links to legislation and statutory updates, and other procurement content. Read previous versions below and register to receive the update direct to your inbox next month.

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February 2026

2026 will be another important year for public procurement law in the UK. In this edition, we look at six key areas we believe will shape procurement law and practice during 2026.

December 2025

This edition explores the Hillsborough Law, born from decades of campaigning following the Hillsborough disaster, which introduces new legal obligations that will reshape transparency, accountability, and ethical standards across the public sector, including local authorities.

October 2025

This edition examines the UK Government’s recent partnership with OpenAI and how this represents a significant step in its ambition to be a global leader in artificial intelligence.

August 2025

This edition discusses CMA’s first SMS designation: What the Google decision tells us about the future of digital regulation.

June 2025

On 7 April 2025 the UK Government announced that in response to consultation feedback, it plans to lift the mandatory referral threshold from £10m to £25.

April 2025

The Government Legal Department and the Cabinet Office have updated the Model Services Contract, Mid-Tier Contract and Short Form Contract.

January 2026

In this edition, we discuss the new procurement thresholds introduced under the Procurement Act 2023 (Threshold Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/ 1200) and its impact on contracting authorities and suppliers.

November 2025

This edition examines the UK Government’s recent partnership with OpenAI and how this represents a significant step in its ambition to be a global leader in artificial intelligence.

September 2025

In this edition, we discuss the UK Government’s announcement of its Small Business Plan, which aims to provide support for small and medium enterprises.

July 2025

This update discusses subsidy control - financial threshold for referral of subsidies to the CMA to increase from £10m to £25m with effect from 4 August 2025.