Published on: 12 September 2025
Published by a LexisNexis Public Law expert
As previously noted, the PA 2023 go-live has activated the core elements of the new UK public procurement framework for covered procurements. This encompasses public contracts awarded by central government, local authorities and other public sector bodies for the acquisition of goods, services and works above the relevant financial thresholds. This piece follows our earlier coverage of the PA 2023 go-live—see News Analysis: Procurement Act 2023 ‘go live’—what happens next? For additional background, see Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023—PA 2023.
Subject to the applicable savings and transitional provisions, PA 2023 repealed and replaced the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), SI 2015/102; the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR 2016), SI 2016/274; the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (CCR 2016), SI 2016/273; and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011), SI 2011/1848. PA 2023 should be read alongside associated implementing legislation, including:
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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