New public procurement blog
Michael Bowsher, barrister and director of the King's College Diploma and Master's course 'EU Public Procurement Law in a Global Context' has just started a new blog on public procurement.
Welcome to the fold Michael!
Michael Bowsher, barrister and director of the King's College Diploma and Master's course 'EU Public Procurement Law in a Global Context' has just started a new blog on public procurement.
Welcome to the fold Michael!
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