Abby Semple Author

Abby Semple, LL.B. (Dub) is a public procurement consultant who has managed tenders on behalf of public sector clients in Ireland and the UK, and worked on the development of procurement law and policy at EU level. Her areas of expertise include the EU Procurement Directives and green and socially responsible procurement. She writes and speaks frequently on procurement topics and is the author of guides on innovation and sustainability in procurement. Consultant Editor Mark Cook, Partner, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP has over 25 years' experience of advising on relationships between the public, private and not for profit sectors. He has specialised in the European Union public procurement regulatory regime during the entirety of that period, helping contracting authorities to use it as a strategic tool, rather than just a series of hurdles to be overcome. He is a leading expert in sustainable procurement and uses his specialist knowledge in public law and commercial law to position social value in the delivery of public services.