Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 20 JANUARY 2011

Competitive Dialogue Procedure - Is It Working For Or Against The Construction Industry?

Bircham Dyson Bell LLP
Explore more from Bircham Dyson Bell LLP

At the end of last year, HM Treasury published its review of the Competitive Dialogue procedure, or CD - this procedure was introduced in the EU public sector procurement directive for use in the award of complex contracts such as those covered by the Private Finance Initiative.

United KingdomGovernment, Public Sector
Nick Maltby
Nick Maltby

At the end of last year, HM Treasury published its review of the Competitive Dialogue procedure, or CD - this procedure was introduced in the EU public sector procurement directive for use in the award of complex contracts such as those covered by the Private Finance Initiative. Nick Maltby, of top 100 law firm Bircham Dyson Bell, looks at the outcome of the review.

Competitive Dialogue has now been with us since the beginning of 2006 and more than 1200 procurements have been undertaken using the procedure. But does it do the job for which it was intended?

Given the outcome of HM Treasury's report, it would seem the answer is - not entirely - a conclusion, which is at odds with many of the findings as its recent review found that there is much wrong with key aspects of CD procurement.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

See more popular content from

Article

Budget Tracker (2026)

The Chancellor of the Exchequer faces the formidable challenge of delivering his first Budget amid economic headwinds, geopolitical instability, and a wave of ambitious government promises. With GDP growth forecast at just 1.1%, inflation at 3.4%, and public sector net borrowing exceeding £115 billion, can he balance fiscal responsibility with pledges to avoid raising Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT while funding increased defence spending and social care reforms?
United KingdomGovernment, Public Sector
Travers Smith LLP
Travers Smith LLP
Article

Sanctions: Fortnightly Summary

The UK government has significantly expanded its sanctions framework targeting Russia, introducing measures against individuals and entities involved in military supply chains, energy sectors, cryptocurrency networks, and alleged human rights violations. These developments reflect an evolving enforcement landscape with new powers, increased scrutiny of sanctions evasion, and landmark legal clarifications affecting businesses operating in sanctioned jurisdictions.
European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
BCL Solicitors LLP
BCL Solicitors LLP
Article

Investing In Infrastructure: When Public Policy Meets Private Capital

Governments across the UK and Europe have announced ambitious infrastructure programmes they cannot fund alone, creating significant opportunities for private capital. As public authorities shift from subsidy-based models to regulatory reform, investors must navigate an increasingly complex web of concurrent regulatory regimes - from merger control and national security screening to data protection and PFI handback obligations - to successfully deploy capital in this evolving landscape.
European UnionGovernment, Public Sector
Macfarlanes LLP
Macfarlanes LLP
Article

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) And National Security Screening

Angela Gregson of Weightmans and Sean Ryan of Whitney Moore compare Ireland's new foreign direct investment screening regime with the UK's established National Security and Investment Act, examining when notification is required, key procedural differences, and practical steps to navigate both frameworks. The analysis draws on recent annual reports to reveal how these regimes are operating in practice and what reforms are on the horizon.
United KingdomGovernment, Public Sector
Weightmans LLP
Weightmans LLP
Article

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2026

This weekly update examines the UK's latest sanctions developments, including amendments to general licences for oil projects and Lukoil entities, new guidance on banknote trading prohibitions, and expanded sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet vessels. The briefing also covers regulatory guidance from the Solicitors Regulation Authority on sanctions compliance risks.
United KingdomGovernment, Public Sector
Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown