IT & Outsourcing

We tailor transactions to you.

Advising on IT and outsourcing procurement transactions calls for people savvy and technology know-how. So, we’re never an anonymous interface. We get to know you and your business – understanding how it works and what you need from your transaction. Then we shape our legal advice to your needs.

We support suppliers of the full range of technology services, including systems development and integration teams, software licensing and SAAS, web-based services and platforms, managed services, outsourcing, hardware supply and data licensing.

How we help

We’ll advise on every step of the technology sourcing process – from invitations to tender, contract negotiation and implementation through to resolving disputes.

We support a range of technology services suppliers and their customers in all sectors. And as the largest top 100 firm supporting charities and social enterprises, our procurement advice to not-for-profits is second to none. We advise on less high-tech outsourcing transactions too, such as logistics, business processes and facilities outsourcing.

Our team can also work with you to develop supplier agreements that address issues around supplier diversity, environmental impact, anti-bribery, corruption, modern slavery and much more.

We can also help you in reviewing and updating any existing commercial contracts with your suppliers to bring them into line with your values and social and environmental aspirations.

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Responsible supply chain management – our top tips

Responsible supply chain management means considering social and environmental factors when choosing and then managing relationships with your suppliers. So effectively, not just going for the cheapest provider if that means a negative social or environmental impact. More now than ever we are seeing a shift in corporate behaviour towards the concept of responsibility. Environmental, …
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Outsourcing of public functions: could Freedom of Information laws apply to you?

The Information Commissioner has, in a report to Parliament, recommended extending the access to information regimes under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) to a range of entities to whom these currently do not apply: private companies including social enterprises, charities, housing associations, self-regulatory bodies and so on! …
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Charities going digital: top 10 data privacy tips

Is your charity moving into new digital ventures? At the beginning of this year Charity Finance Group reported on widespread innovation and invention through the charity sector as a result of Covid-19. That trend is expected to continue through 2021 in the charity sector and elsewhere.  One key finding in that report was that seven …
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International Data Transfers just got more complicated

A decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) (the so called Schrems II decision) on Thursday last week will have a significant impact on all businesses and organisations involved in international transfers of personal data. Which is most of us.   Even if you’re a small organisation, chances are you will use a third party …
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Bates Wells Impact Report 2022

The story so far – extraordinary times, amazing people. Visit our new microsite to learn more. As a B Corp, we’re committed to reporting on our impact in each year that we don’t certify. However, our 2021 Impact Report doesn’t just meet that requirement. It helps us to stay accountable and be transparent with our environmental goals, …
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