Shoosmiths LLP

The UK Government has now enacted secondary legislation to reflect the new “go live” date of the Procurement Act 2023 (the “Act”) on 24 February 2025. On 16 September 2024, the Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/959) (“Amendment Regulations”) were made. The Amendment Regulations amend the date that the majority of the provisions of the Act will come into force from 28 October 2024 to 24 February 2025. This follows the recent Cabinet Office announcement that the “go live” date would be delayed...

On 4 September 2024, the Cabinet Office published further guidance on the Procurement Act 2023 (the ‘Act’) which is now due to “go live” on 24 February 2025. The new guidance covers contract modifications under the Manage phase of the commercial pathway. Contract modifications may need to be made to reflect commercial reality, as demands and circumstances change throughout the lifetime of the contract. Modifications may only be made if at least one of the ten grounds set out in section 74 and Schedule 8 to the Act applies...

Law firm Shoosmiths has advised Countrywide Healthcare Supplies Holdings Limited (Countrywide Healthcare) and its shareholders, including venture capital firm Octopus Ventures, on the sale of Countrywide Healthcare to Personnel Hygiene Services Limited (PHS).Countrywide Healthcare is a specialist supplier to the healthcare sector with a strong track record that has seen fantastic growth in recent years and the Shoosmiths team (led by corporate partner Alastair Peet, with support from senior associate Gregg Harris and associate Daniel Pugh) is proud to have assisted in achieving the right result for all the shareholders involved...

30 September 2024, London – Shoosmiths today announces the introduction of its Legal and Compliance Operations team through a strategic collaboration with two highly experienced consultants, John Bennett and Lucy Powell.The collaboration, part of Shoosmiths EIGHT, represents a significant enhancement of the firm’s client offerings, reinforcing Shoosmiths’ position as a trusted business partner by driving greater client value through improved operational efficiency. This expansion aligns with Shoosmiths’ ongoing strategic commitment to providing clients with comprehensive, high-value solutions that go beyond traditional legal services...