Attendees gained practical guidance on legal structures that may avoid the application of the Act—such as Grant Funding Agreements, Land Deals, and direct awards—as well as clarity on when Contracting Authorities must comply.
Key topics covered:
Public sector context
The frequent intervention of public bodies in regeneration and the legal considerations that follow.
Delivery options
A summary of available models for delivering regeneration projects.
Procurement Act 2023 changes
An overview of the new requirements and how they affect procurement strategy.
Legal structures in practice
Insights from successfully completed projects, including:
Public works contracts
- Land Deals / Grant Funding Agreements
- Planning powers and non-development buy-back models
- Risks of Non-Compliance
Procurement proceedings
- Judicial Review
- Scrutiny from the Procurement Review Unit
Strategic advice on how to approach and deliver compliant, effective regeneration projects under the new legal framework.
