How to deal with confidentiality issues, including during procurement litigation


Produced in partnership with Deborah Ramshaw of Womble Bond Dickinson
Practice notes

How to deal with confidentiality issues, including during procurement litigation


Produced in partnership with Deborah Ramshaw of Womble Bond Dickinson

Practice notes
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FORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) come into force. Procurements begun on or after that date must be carried out under PA 2023, whereas those begun under the previous legislation (the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Regulations 2016, and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) must continue to be procured and managed under that legislation. See Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023—PA 2023.

PCR 2015 as assimilated law

PCR 2015 are EU-derived domestic legislation and therefore assimilated law under sections 2 and 6 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

For practical guidance on the status and interpretation of assimilated law, see Practice Note: Assimilated law.

Confidentiality in public procurement and the wider public sector context

This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes: Disclosure in connection with procurement challenges, Use of Confidential information in civil proceedings and Introduction to freedom of

Deborah Ramshaw
Deborah Ramshaw

Solicitor, Womble Bond Dickinson

Deborah is a nationally renowned procurement law specialist, noted for her commercial and pragmatic advice to clients. She is also WBD's Head of Procurement. 

Deborah advises clients in the public and private sector and uses her knowledge of acting for both sectors to provide practical advice on running processes which are as defensible as possible and advising bidders on how to challenge processes.

Deborah has a particular interest in advising on procuring innovation and complex projects. Deborah has significant experience in establishing and using framework agreements.

Deborah advises clients in a wide range of sectors including central and local government, NHS bodies, education, transport and utilities sectors and third sector organisations.

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Key definition:
Confidentiality definition
What does Confidentiality mean?

Duty imposed in conduct whereby an individual and firm must keep clients' matters confidential.

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