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Can an organisation contract with itself. E.g central government

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Can an organisation contract with itself. E.g central government body say NHS with say Hm Treasury? I am specifically interested in if public sector can contract with organisations such as the World health Organisation or UN? But extend this to if Local Government can contract with another local government department?
Submitted: 4 years ago.
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Alex Watts : Hello my name is Alex and I will help you with this. Please note that I am a working Solicitor and may be on and offline as I have to attend Court and meet with clients, even at weekends. As such you may not get an instant response when you reply, but rest assured I will be giving your question my immediate attention upon return You do not need to wait here as you will get an email when I reply.
Alex Watts : Yes. But do not be confused into thinking all public bodies are one,
Alex Watts : The NHS can contract with say HM Treasury as they are separate legal bodies.
Alex Watts : The public sector organisations can contract with the UN or WHO as there are all individual public nodies
Alex Watts : bodies
Alex Watts : Can I clarify anything for you about this today please?
JACUSTOMER-1owv6moy- : Thanks for the quick response. In this context how would you know what public bodies are separate entities and when would a memorandum of understanding need to be used?
JACUSTOMER-1owv6moy- : P.s To put this in a bit of context I am a procurement professional- working as an independent consultant.
Alex Watts : Just to say I am not a dedicate procurement lawyer although I do work for a LA
Alex Watts : A memorandum of understanding can be used where a formal contract is not in place. This just simply sets out an agreement of what the parties want to achieve.
Alex Watts : In itself it is not a binding contract, it is just more of a loose agreement between the parties.
Alex Watts : It is more of a loose agreement and sets out what the parties want to achieve.
Alex Watts : But there are no real contractual rights as a formal contract.
Alex Watts : Can I clarify anything for you about this please?
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