Local Government Contracts and Procurement

Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides a clear explanation of all relevant legislative changes, case law developments and latest policy initiatives, including:

•Implication and application of new procurement regulations
•An assessment of local authorities’ new trading powers
•Analysis of the new TUPE regulations
•New case studies
•New chapter on joint ventures
•Contribution by the New Local Government Network – leading think tank
•Improved chapter on drafting and contract management
•Commentary on the Public Contracts Regulations 2006, Local Government Act 2003 and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006

This practical book acts as a day-to-day reference work, giving you easy access to topical case studies, the contents of local authority clients departments with sample clauses, useful advice on drafting techniques and a discussion of contractual principles.