The course covers the following subjects, each of which is a separate topic requiring approximately 15 to 20 minutes of study.
 

Introduction to CLS-CL

Using CLS-CL

Public Procurement Law Overview

Public Procurement Law Thresholds

Public procurement law: Thresholds – specific rules

Public procurement law: Article 296

Public Procurement Law: Further exemptions

Procurement Procedures Overview

Open and Restricted Procedures

Competitive Dialogue Procedure

Negotiated Procedure

Providing Contract Information

Specification and Selection

Contract Formation - Awarding the Contract

Methods of Contracting - Framework Agreements

Electronic Auctions

Central Purchasing Bodies and Dynamic Purchasing Systems

Public Procurement Law - Remedies and Enforcement

Public Procurement Law - Remedies and Enforcement 2

Public Procurement Law - some common problems

Competition Law Overview

MoD and Competition Law

Article 81/Chapter I prohibitions and the consequences for the MOD

Contract Formation - Introduction and Agreement (Offer)

Contract Formation 2 - Acceptance

Contract Formation 3 - Intention & Certainty

Contract Formation 4 - Consideration & Capacity

Breach of contract and remedies

Termination of the contract

Fixing the status of a breach

Anticipatory Breach and the mechanics of termination

Damages and the basis of compensation

Damages and Remoteness of loss

Exclusion Clauses

Limiting Liability Risk

LDs and Penalties

Advantages and Disadvantages of LDs and Mitigation

ADR Background

ADR

Using ADR

Arbitration

Types of Evidence

Evidence - Proving your case

Disclosure

Inspection

The Freedom of Information Act 2000