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FPA Consulting runners up in the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce 5 a side World Cup
After qualifying in the Derbyshire area tournament 2 weeks ago, FPA Consulting competed with the best teams across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire on Friday night, the 23rd July at the Word Cup Final held at the JJB Soccerdome on Pride Park.

Winning against Geldards, drawing with TLI Imports and narrowly losing 1-0 to the eventual winners John Pye, FPA progressed to the semi finals. In the semi finals they beat BPX 1-0, who up to then had won all 3 of their games. In the final, FPA Consulting were narrowly beaten by John Pye who had qualified from the Nottingham region.

Congratulations to the organisers, the supporters and in particular those who took part.

The New Remedies Directive took effect on the 20 December 2009.
Are you aware of the changes?
Suppliers shall find it easier to challenge the award of contracts under the new regulations which are now in force for procurements which commenced on or after the 20th December 2009.

One of the key changes in the legislation is the new remedy of “ineffectiveness” which gives the courts the powers to overturn a contract. Other remedies include financial penalties (fines) and contract shortening. There is also a requirement now for buyers to release the reasons for the award decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning tender, to unsuccessful suppliers at the beginning of the standstill period. Where a challenge is brought, this results in the automatic suspension of the contract award.

("The New Remedies Directive” is enacted into UK law by the Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009; the Utilities Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009 and the Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009.) Click here to download a Briefing Note

FPA Consulting runners up in the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce 5 a side World Cup After qualifying in the Derbyshire area tournament 2 weeks ago, FPA Consulting competed with the best teams across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire on Friday night, the 23rd July at the Word Cup Final held at the JJB Soccerdome on Pride Park. Winning against Geldards, drawing with TLI Imports and narrowly losing 1-0 to the eventual winners John Pye, FPA progressed to the semi finals. In the semi finals they beat BPX 1-0, who up to then had won all 3 of their games. In the final, FPA Consulting were narrowly beaten by John Pye who had qualified from the Nottingham region. Congratulations to the organisers, the supporters and in particular those who took part. The New Remedies Directive took effect on the 20 December 2009. Are you aware of the changes? Suppliers shall find it easier to challenge the award of contracts under the new regulations which are now in force for procurements which commenced on or after the 20th December 2009. One of the key changes in the legislation is the new remedy of “ineffectiveness” which gives the courts the powers to overturn a contract. Other remedies include financial penalties (fines) and contract shortening. There is also a requirement now for buyers to release the reasons for the award decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning tender, to unsuccessful suppliers at the beginning of the standstill period. Where a challenge is brought, this results in the automatic suspension of the contract award. ("The New Remedies Directive” is enacted into UK law by the Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009; the Utilities Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009 and the Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009.) Click here to download a Briefing Note		Mandatory Exclusion of Economic Operators Utilities are required not to select an economic operator where they have “actual knowledge” that an economic operator has been convicted of a relevant offence under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006 Click here to download a Briefing Note If you would like to understand how the changes affect your organisation then please contact John Stone on 01332 604314 or email johns@fpaconsulting.co.uk for a no obligation discussion. Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) What is CRC? CRC is a new mandatory emissions trading scheme that aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the amount of CO2 emitted in the UK Does it apply to me? CRC is applicable to all organisations that, during calendar year 2008, had at least one half-hourly electricity meter (HHM) settled on the half-hourly market, and consumed at least 6,000 MWh of electricity through all of its HHMs. Do you qualify for CRC? Is your company prepared? This is a statutory requirement - any organisation that does not comply will be subject to financial penalties. Click here to learn more Support for professional bodies FPA continues to support many professional bodies including The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, The Royal Institute of British Architects and The Royal College of Nursing with a number of contracting projects.