Much has already been written about the European Commission’s proposals for a new Directive on public procurement which was submitted to the Council of the European Union (‘the Council’) just before Christmas and which is the subject of on-going discussions and debates.

The EU Commission issued, just before Christmas, a press release and a set of frequently asked questions on the content of its proposed modernisation of the procurement directives. Whilst the proof of this particular pudding will no doubt be in the eating, the early signs, like the smell of flaming brandy, are hopeful.

For those seeking clarity regarding the future of the PCT Estate the waiting is finally over in the form of recently issued Guidance from the Department of Health.