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Post award modifications: Analysis of the “Modifications Claim” in TNLC v The Gambling Commission [2026] EWHC 891 (TCC)

Post award modifications: Analysis of the “Modifications Claim” in TNLC v The Gambling Commission [2026] EWHC 891 (TCC)

Nicola Sumner and Beatrice Wood consider the recent judgment which included claims in relation to the conduct of the procurement process (the “Process Claim”) and a challenge to post award modifications made to the Fourth UK National Lottery Licence (the “Modifications Claim”).

April 24, 2026

Post award modifications: Analysis of the “Modifications Claim” in TNLC v The Gambling Commission [2026] EWHC 891 (TCC)

News

Challenge to “most financially significant procurement process in UK history” fails in High Court

April 20, 2026

TLT bolsters public sector practice with partner hire in Birmingham

April 07, 2026

Government to introduce new social value definition in public procurement reforms

March 27, 2026

Trowers & Hamlins advises Southern Housing on £2.38 billion Capital Investment Agreements programme

Feb 05, 2026

Judge lifts automatic suspension on award by TfL of revenue collection contract

Jan 22, 2026

Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement by Welsh NHS trust of blood establishment computer system

Jan 22, 2026

Report at city council labels £17m emergency accommodation spend “unlawful”

Jan 21, 2026

Local government and procurement among focus areas for new UK anti-corruption strategy

Dec 10, 2025

Ministry issues guidance on reserving below-threshold competitions to suppliers based in local area or UK

Dec 03, 2025

High Court judge lifts automatic suspension of award of clinical waste contracts by integrated care boards

Nov 20, 2025

Kensington & Chelsea settles judicial review claim and removes projects consultancy from list of banned suppliers drawn up after Grenfell Inquiry reports

Oct 31, 2025

Post-award contract management leaves much to be desired at many authorities, research finds

Sep 05, 2025

City council ordered to pay £100k costs in early stages of procurement dispute about e-bike concession contract

Aug 01, 2025

Many local authority staff unaware of ‘first responder’ responsibilities in tackling modern slavery, report warns

Jul 28, 2025

Council removes firm from blacklist of building products suppliers after judicial review challenge

Jul 23, 2025

Government pauses debarment investigations into firms named in Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Jul 15, 2025

Judge allows employee of unsuccessful bidder to be part of confidentiality ring in legal challenge over award of e-bike concession contract

Jul 08, 2025

Cabinet office launches 10-week Procurement Reform Consultation

Jun 27, 2025

Mayor of London cleared of breach of code of conduct over Taylor Swift concert tickets

Jun 20, 2025

Public bodies urged not to leave consideration of form of contract to last minute as Government unveils £9bn investment to tackle infrastructure backlogs

Jun 20, 2025

Auditors find failure to follow procurement rules but no evidence of criminal activity in appointment by council of contractor for diversity programme

Jun 05, 2025

High Court gives green light to fire solutions manufacturer for legal challenge to council ban on use of its products

May 19, 2025

TLT advises city council on procurement of joint delivery partner for major regeneration project

May 15, 2025

Plan to spend £1m on grounds maintenance rescinded after “unsafe” decision-making process

Apr 29, 2025

Ashfords bolsters procurement team with partner hire

Apr 29, 2025

HMRC to crack down on “tax avoidance” by residential care providers through use of VAT grouping structures

Apr 28, 2025

Transport for London excludes firm from tender over change to diversity commitments

Apr 24, 2025

High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over £46m care and support services contract, refuses expedited trial

Apr 03, 2025

Spending watchdog issues lessons learned report for public bodies considering how to finance new public infrastructure

Mar 25, 2025

Insulation company banned by Royal borough from projects after being named in Grenfell Tower Inquiry seeks judicial review

Feb 25, 2025

Hugh James expands commercial team with partner hire

Feb 17, 2025

Missed red flags led to council overspend running into millions of pounds, independent investigators find

Jan 24, 2025

Anthony Collins bolsters procurement team with legal director hire

Jan 24, 2025

Integrated Care Board secures lifting of automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of urgent treatment centre

Jan 23, 2025

Procurement rules see city council reconsider approach to buying energy from community groups

Jan 09, 2025

Capsticks hires public procurement disputes specialist as partner in Leeds office

Jan 06, 2025

Competition watchdog launches investigation into possible bid-rigging over school improvement contracts

Dec 12, 2024

Judge says serious issue to be tried in procurement case against social landlord but lifts automatic suspension

Dec 05, 2024

Competition watchdog writes open letter to councils on street furniture contracts and exclusivity clauses

Dec 03, 2024

Government launches subsidy control consultation on increasing thresholds, introducing new streamlined routes

Nov 27, 2024

Public bodies procuring for NHS to be required to work with suppliers to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery

Nov 21, 2024

NHS trust withdraws award of £65m contract after threat of procurement challenge

Nov 21, 2024

Thinktank calls for taskforce to tackle “significant” challenges facing public sector AI procurement

Nov 15, 2024

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Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

Read our exclusive guide providing insight into the challenges that senior legal professionals are facing, alongside a step-by-step look at the work they will need to complete to ensure a smooth transition.

March 16, 2026

Local Government Reorganisation 2026

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The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

In co-ordination with its client webinar on 19 March 2026, DAC Beachcroft will share with Local Government Lawyer readers a series of articles reflecting on the first operational year of the Procurement Act 2023. The firm will take an honest look at what has changed in…

The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

Practical impact of the Procurement Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits and the legal lacunas

In the second of three articles for Local Government Lawyer on the Procurement Act 2023 one year after it went live, Katherine Calder and Victoria Fletcher from DAC Beachcroft consider some of its practical impact and implications, including how to choose the right regime, how…

Practical impact of the Procurement Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits and the legal lacunas

Features

Further reform for public procurement – The British Goods and Services Bill

Further reform for public procurement – The British Goods and Services Bill

April 17, 2026

Rebecca Rees and Jade Divers examine the key measures in the Public Procurement (British Goods and Services) Bill and consider its potential impact.

Practical impact of the Procurement Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits and the legal lacunas

Practical impact of the Procurement Act 2023 – the challenges, the benefits and the legal lacunas

April 01, 2026

In the second of three articles for Local Government Lawyer on the Procurement Act 2023 one year after it went live, Katherine Calder and Victoria Fletcher from DAC Beachcroft consider some of its practical impact and implications, including how to choose the right regime, how authorities are tackling the notice requirements, considerations when making modifications, and setting and monitoring…

Reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers under the 2026 Order

Reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers under the 2026 Order

March 05, 2026

Juli Lau and Shyann Sheehy look into the impact of the Local Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2026, and particularly how local authorities can now reserve below-threshold contracts for UK or local suppliers.

CMO Principle and Financial Assistance Further Clarified in Latest CAT Judgment on Subsidy Control

CMO Principle and Financial Assistance Further Clarified in Latest CAT Judgment on Subsidy Control

March 05, 2026

Beatrice Wood and Oliver Dickie explore the key implications for public authorities following the latest CAT judgment on subsidy control (The Subsidy Control Act 2022: The New Lottery Company Ltd and Others v The Gambling Commission).

Make Europe Build Again – The EU Industrial Accelerator Act

Make Europe Build Again – The EU Industrial Accelerator Act

Mar 05, 2026

The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On - How procurement processes are evolving

Feb 27, 2026

To lot or not to lot?

To lot or not to lot?

Feb 13, 2026

Updates to the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 in 2026

Updates to the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 in 2026

Feb 11, 2026

Another bite at the cherry? New application issued in the CAT challenges subsidies proposed by Durham County Council

Another bite at the cherry? New application issued in the CAT challenges subsidies proposed by Durham County Council

Feb 09, 2026

The Procurement Review Unit is now live

Feb 06, 2026

G-Cloud 14 to G-Cloud 15 – What is changing?

Jan 29, 2026

The Procurement Act 2023: 10 months on, how is it going?

Dec 12, 2025

Boosting localised procurement - Reform to Section 17 LGA 1988

Dec 10, 2025

Procurement Act 2023: Anticipating and avoiding procurement disputes

Dec 04, 2025

Abandoning procurements: risky business

Nov 21, 2025

Subsidy Control – top tips for public authorities referring measures to the CMA's Subsidy Advice Unit

Nov 12, 2025

Grenfell and debarment

Nov 04, 2025

Procuring and operating open frameworks under the Procurement Act 2023

Nov 04, 2025

Building Solar – 5 Top Tips for Solar Farm Construction Contracts

Oct 31, 2025

Encouraging SME involvement in procurement through pre-market engagement

Oct 31, 2025

Switching to direct award

Oct 23, 2025

High-risk contracts - what schools should know

Oct 22, 2025

Six months in, six key differences: How the Procurement Act measures up to the Green Paper

Oct 10, 2025

Payment requirements under the Procurement Act 2023

Sep 26, 2025

Webinars

Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update

This webinar will cover the key features of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implementing secondary legislation.

Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 4: Challenges and Remedies

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 3: Contract Modification

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 2: Exclusion and Debarment

Unpicking the Procurement Act Episode 1: Overview and New Procedures

Webinar: Varying a public contract

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