Procurement Act 2023 & Beyond - Safely Navigating Abandonment

Introduction

Are you confident in your authority to abandon a procurement without triggering legal consequences?

With the evolving landscape shaped by the Procurement Act 2023 and new regulations in 2024, contracting authorities face increasing scrutiny when terminating procurement processes. This webinar provides a deep dive into the legal foundations and practical considerations of abandonment, exploring key case law, statutory rights, and strategies to mitigate risk.

Whether you are navigating a complex challenge or simply seeking clarity, this webinar will provide you with the insights and tools needed to act decisively and lawfully.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• A contracting authority’s right to abandon a procurement
• Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024 and Procurement (Wales) Regulations 2024
• Case law on abandonment of procurements
• Excluding liability for bidders’ costs
• Procedure for abandoning a procurement
• Abandoning a procurement after a legal challenge

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 8th January 2026

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