Legal Insights from Capsticks

Listen on demand to episode 6 of Capsticks' Security Charging podcast series in which our expert legal team give Registered Providers practical guidance on the charging process.

In this episode, Susie Rogers, Sarah Darvell and Lucy Bradbury discuss: 

• what pre-charging and rolling charging involve;
• what their respective benefits are; and
• how to decide which approach to take.

Listen on demand to episode 5 of Capsticks' Security Charging podcast series in which our expert legal team give Registered Providers practical guidance on the charging process.

In this episode, Susie Rogers and Sarah Darvell are joined by guest speaker Yogeta Partridge of Rydeo Consulting to discuss:

• why collaboration between land, development and treasury teams is vital to help the sector meet its goals; and
• why collaboration is just as important within individual law firms working in the sector.

Listen on demand to episode 4 of Capsticks' Security Charging podcast series in which our expert legal team give Registered Providers practical guidance on the charging process.

In this episode, Susie Rogers, Sarah Darvell and Lucy Bradbury go back to basics, and discuss:

• where RPs should start when putting properties in to charge;
• how long the process takes (and how to speed that process up); and
• what we do as lawyers, and what the RP needs to do themselves

In episode 3, Mary is joined by Rachael Ellis, Scan4Safety Programme Director at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As well as sharing aspects of her current role, Rachael describes how she has overcome barriers in order to pursue her career ambitions.

We hear how Rachael has drawn upon positive and negative experiences to shape and influence those around her, particularly when it comes to behaviours, finding allyship and inspiring others to be ambitious.

Passionate about the written word, Rachael provides listeners with a unique take on 'empowerment’ and what it means to her.

The Empowercast features honest conversations and the sharing of experiences, and we hope you enjoy and benefit from the words of wisdom shared in this episode.

Welcome to our latest podcast on the Procurement Act 2023. In this brief update, Mary Mundy and Katrina Day select the top game changers within the new procurement legislation, providing a clear and useful guide to help you prepare for the essential obligations and significant changes.

This podcast will be of interest to all procurement professionals working across the public sector and anyone procuring for, or delivering public contracts.

The discussion will include:

• Top 6 game changers you should be aware of
• The impact of those changes
• Practical tips about preparing for the new legislation
• How we can help

Welcome to our NHS Projects Podcast which is part of our Estates Essentials series. Each episode will include a deep-dive discussion into NHS infrastructure projects, providing you with all the latest updates and insights to help you stay ahead of key developments.

In episode one, join Matthew Hunter and Lee Clarke as they reflect upon progress of the New Hospital Programme, including the delivery of successful and ongoing projects,  availability of capital funding and potential challenges in unsettled conditions.

The discussion will include:

• Current state of play with the New Hospital Programme
• Availability of funding and models being applied
• Challenges and future developments
• Insolvency of contractors

This podcast will be of interest to anyone who is in involved in the delivery, planning or financing of NHS infrastructure projects.

Welcome to our latest podcast where our legal team discuss the recently published draft regulations for the NHS Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which comes into force on 1st January 2024.

Join Mary Mundy and Peter Edwards as they outline the key changes within the PSR and how this will shape the future of health services being procured and awarded.

This podcast will be of interest to anyone who provides health care services and those involved in awarding contracts for health care services in the NHS and Local Authorities.

The discussion will include:

• The key changes that the Provider Selection Regime will bring;
• How the Provider Selection Regime will shape the way in which health services are procured and awarded; and
• How to plan ahead for 2024.
• How we can help

Looking for something in particular? Skip ahead

1:06: Intro and when PSR comes into force, what and who it applies to

3:20: When the provider Selection Regime will kick in and apply depending on when the award process has started

5:45: Procurement Principles

6:30: What we see as the game changers

7:03:Overview of the direct award processes

9:02: Considerable change threshold to be applied to work out whether a relevant authority could use Direct Award Process C

10:03: Most Suitable Provider Process and Competitive Process

10:43: Notice requirements (for contract award and notice of intention to award)

12:02: What can happen during standstill

13:21: What information has to be recorded by a relevant authority and that aggrieved providers might ask for

15:31: Representations process during standstill

17:15: Notice requirements for Most Suitable Provider Process

18:49: Notice requirements for competitive process

20:40: Our views on the processes and aspects of the regime that should be noted

22:17: Details of the Independent Review Panel

24:00: Details on Conflicts of interest

27:04: Annual summaries to be published and monitoring requirements

28:36: How can people plan for the PSR?

Welcome to our latest podcast where our real estate legal team discuss the key proposals in relation to the Renters (Reform) Bill and how these changes could have a significant impact on NHS staff accommodation.

The changes are yet to be introduced, but in this podcast we will cover:

• The key proposals and changes
• Potential impact for NHS organisations who provide staff accommodation
• What NHS organisations should do at this stage
• What happens next – and how we can help

In episode 3 of our security charging podcast series, our Capsticks experts talk about how to make your charging project pain-free. With a focus on what you can be doing in advance to avoid valuation reductions and/or delays once funders are involved, we consider:

• The pros and cons of pre-charging projects
• How to avoid duplication of costs
• What to do if there is a sudden and expected need for security, and no preparatory work has been done

Episode 2 of the Capsticks’ security charging podcast series looks at planning issues in greater depth.  Capsticks’ Head of Planning, Suzanne Smith, chats with Susie Rogers about:

• what planning documents are relevant and why

• the implications of any restrictions in those documents

• hints and tips to achieve the best valuations

Welcome to episode 1 of Capsticks' latest podcast series in which our expert legal team provide you with guidance and suggestions on security charging - focusing on maximising values whilst making the process as quick and easy as possible.

Whilst exploring some common themes and considering both the legal and practical implications, Susie Rogers, Suzanne Smith and Lucy Bradbury will discuss:

• How to maximise values
• Planning considerations
• Ensuring pain-free security charging

Welcome to Capsticks' latest podcast, where our legal team provide first response perspectives of the preliminary hearing for Module 3 of the Covid Inquiry which took place on 28th February 2023.

Exploring the facts and findings, along with observations about the legal and practical considerations for the healthcare sector, Francis Lyons and Hugh Giles will discuss:

• Summary points from the preliminary hearing
• Predictions for the focus and scope of the full hearing
• Essential preparation if you are core participant or called as a witness
• What happens next – and how we can help

Welcome to Capsticks’ new Procurement Bill podcast. These podcasts are to help procurement teams in contracting authorities and bidders to navigate the expected changes under the Procurement Bill, providing practical tips on the implications of the changes. The podcasts relate to the first draft of the Procurement Bill and we know the final version of the procurement legislation may be different – we will provide updates.

This episode is delivered by Katrina Day (legal director) and Anjli Vyas (principal associate) who specialise in public procurement; explaining how to make direct awards under the new legislation.