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This book is the first fully comprehensive analysis of the legal regulation of procurement in the United Kingdom, covering purchasing by public bodies as well as by privatised utilities. It provides a detailed examination of the law, illustrated by practical examples, including an in-depth focus on grey areas. * Covers the European Community and WTO (GATT) rules, and the United Kingdom Procurement Regulations * Market testing and compulsory competitive tendering (CCT) * Also covers other rules regulating procurement