Public Sector Bulletin - 30 November 2016

30.11.16


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Construction

Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 - Claiming against insolvent defendants

After much delay, the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) came into force on 1 August 2016. The 2010 Act aims to assist parties wishing to claim against insolvent companies and individuals who supply professional services by allowing them to claim directly against their insurers.

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury reforms - the Public Sector perspective


Following the announcement last week by the Ministry of Justice to "crackdown" on whiplash claims, a Consultation Paper has now been published.

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Planning

Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016


The Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016 (2016 Regulations) came into force on 31st October 2016. The Regulations replace the Self-Build and Custom Housebuilding (Register) Regulations 2016 and make a number of amendments that affect local authorities.

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Public Sector

Court of Session confirms that contracting authorities are not required to allow a tender to be corrected after the deadline


Contracting authorities are obliged to observe the principles of equal treatment, transparency and proportionality when undertaking a procurement process. What happens when a tenderer seeks to rectify an omission after the deadline? If a contracting authority refuses to evaluate, is that acceptable?

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