Procurement Friday – Session 3/3

Echelon Improvement Partnerships (EIP) is pleased to confirm the return of Procurement Fridays, a free procurement law webinar series designed for professionals working on the buyer side of UK public procurement.

Following the success of the previous series, we are delighted to announce another three-part programme, delivered by Kieran McGaughey, Solicitor and Procurement Law Trainer alongside our regular host, Mathew Baxter.

The sessions are aimed at those working in public sector procurement, commissioning, and governance, and maintain a clear buyer‑side focus throughout.

The sessions will explore a range of topical and practical issues, including:

• Achieving the right balance between price, quality, and social value
• Key ingredients of a robust Invitation to Tender (ITT)
• Reserving contracts to local suppliers – factors and risks to consider
• Managing and responding to abnormally low tenders
• Lessons from Provider Selection Regime (PSR) panel cases
• Latest procurement case law updates
• Recent Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs)
• Updates on the government consultation to amend the Procurement Act

The series will also respond to emerging developments, ensuring the content remains current and relevant.

Session 3 of 3 will take place on Friday 20 March 2026 between 10am – 11am. The joining details are below:

Meeting ID: 386 064 695 418 00

Passcode: 3JU6XC2b

We look forward to welcoming both returning and new delegates to Procurement Fridays!