DAC Beachcroft's experience, knowledge, skills and competencies meant that it remained one step ahead at every stage of the process.
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Whether your organisation is a public body or a supplier to the public sector, we provide specialist legal support across the lifecycle of a public procurement — from early planning, pre-market engagement, bidding stage to contract award and contract expiry. We advise on risk management, procurement strategies, contract management, dispute resolution/litigation, and digital transformation, helping clients navigate complex regulations and deliver value under the Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime, using technology-enabled compliance tools.
Our procurement specialists guide public and private sector organisations through every stage of the public procurement process, ensuring compliance, transparency, and efficiency. We work with central government, local authorities, NHS bodies, and other public entities to design and deliver robust procurement strategies aligned with statutory requirements and best practice.
We also act for suppliers to the public sector, offering upskilling in the process, bidding strategies, interpreting criteria and hurdles, ensuring compliance, and challenging the outcome where needed.
From early-stage planning and market engagement to tender design and evaluation, we help clients structure competitive, legally compliant procurement exercises. Our expertise includes drafting documentation, managing risk, and advising on governance frameworks that support fair and defensible outcomes.
Post-award, we provide contract management support to address variations, performance issues, and regulatory compliance. We also advise on dispute resolution, including procurement challenges and judicial review, helping clients protect their position and maintain service continuity.
With deep sector knowledge and practical experience, we provide strategic legal advice on planning, risk management, and regulatory change. Whether supporting a single procurement or embedding best practice across programmes, our goal is to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused solutions that enable clients to achieve value for money and operational resilience.
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Advising the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology on the Matrix Programme – a procurement of a systems integrator and SaaS vendor to deliver back-office support systems for nine government departments and 60+ ALBs
Advising the Cabinet Office on the re-procurement of pensions administration services for the civil service pension scheme and the Royal Mail Pension Schedule under the competitive procedure with negotiation
Advising National Highways on all procurement and major projects, including the Scheme Delivery Framework 2, a complex 64 lot framework for first and second tier contractors worth over £14bn

PFI, PPPs and Major Projects
Our market-leading team handle construction and engineering claims, including high profile, complex disputes domestically and internationally.
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Infrastructure and Projects
Our Infrastructure and Projects practice is involved in major national infrastructure and market-leading projects, bringing an incredible breadth and depth of expertise and industry knowledge to help your scheme succeed.
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Real Estate
Our real estate lawyers support you through the full real estate development cycle, from acquisition to disposal. Working with clients in the private and public sectors, we deliver clear, practical advice that aligns with your commercial priorities and long‑term strategy.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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DAC Beachcroft's experience, knowledge, skills and competencies meant that it remained one step ahead at every stage of the process.
DAC Beachcroft has an exceptional advisory service and a wide range of services which provides one-stop-shop solutions.
I think Katherine Calder is fantastic. I can’t rate her highly enough. She is through, responsive and pragmatic.
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Katherine Calder
Partner
Newcastle
Alistair Robertson
Partner
London
Sarah Foster
Legal Director
Newcastle
Victoria Fletcher
Legal Director
London
Victoria Fletcher
Legal Director
London
+44 (0)20 7894 6658
vfletcher@dacbeachcroft.com
Joanne Dumphy
Legal Director
Manchester
Nico Tilche
Senior Associate
London
Emily Tracey
Solicitor
Manchester
Jaxson Hind
Solicitor
Newcastle
Who we are
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.

Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Health and Social Care
DAC Beachcroft is regarded as market leaders in the provision of corporate, commercial and regulatory legal advice to healthcare providers.
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Real Estate
Our real estate lawyers support you through the full real estate development cycle, from acquisition to disposal. Working with clients in the private and public sectors, we deliver clear, practical advice that aligns with your commercial priorities and long‑term strategy.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Technology
As long-standing and trusted advisers in the technology sector, we deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions about how best to maximise your success.
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Industry Specialisms
We combine our in-depth sector knowledge with astute commercial awareness and global reach.
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