A public procurement remedy by which a court may declare an unlawfully awarded contract to be ineffective, bringing contractual obligations to an end either retrospectively or prospectively, depending on the applicable legal regime. A declaration of ineffectiveness is typically available for serious breaches of procurement law, such as an unlawful direct award or certain breaches of the standstill requirements. It is one of the most significant remedies available, alongside damages.
Ineffectiveness
A remedy by which a court declares an unlawfully awarded contract ineffective, ending its obligations, available for serious breaches of procurement law.
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