Bevan Brittan LLP  is well-versed in assisting clients in tech-related public sector work. The firm advises on outsourcing arrangements, licensing, SaaS contracts and IT framework appointments. Its clients include local authorities, housing associations, health bodies and education institutions. Ash Woodcock leads the team from Birmingham, focusing on IT and tech project assistance for central and local government.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The legal team understand our needs and are able to offer practical advice.’

  • ‘Advice is given in a manner that provides consideration to the reality of what we are trying to achieve.’

  • ‘The obvious commitment to working with public sector is invaluable for getting a swift response with detailed understanding of the sector specific needs and legislation.’

  • ‘Ash Woodcock brings a wealth of experience to every challenge, tempered by a pragmatic approach that helps facilitate progress.'

  • ‘Ash Woodcock is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Bevan Brittan consistently excels in providing precisely the right subject matter expertise whenever necessary.’

  • ‘Ash Woodcock distinguishes himself from the competition through his consistent engagement in discussions where his expertise can provide substantial value.'

Key clients

  • National Savings and Investments
  • Construction Industry Training Board
  • National Employment Savings Trust
  • Phoenix Community Housing
  • Historic England

Work highlights

  • Advised National Saving and Investments on a series of connected and extremely complex IT outsourcing arrangements that is effectively 5 outsourcing arrangements all being procured in parallel.
  • Advising the National Employment Savings Trust on a range of IT and technology agreements across their business.
  • Advising the Financial Services Compensation Scheme on their c£50m major outsourcing arrangements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ash Woodcock