Group M UK Ltd v Cabinet Office

Group M UK Ltd v Cabinet Office

Carat is entitled to its reasonable costs as an interested party due to its substantial commercial interest and meaningful contribution; late submission of Statement of Costs was serious but justified and does not warrant total disallowance; deductions are made for watching brief, duplication, excessive attendance, and excessive work on documents.

Parties
Claimant: Group M UK Limited; Defendant: Cabinet Office; Interested Party: Carat (Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 November 2014
Procedural Posture
Public Procurement Costs Application / Post Judgment, Summary Assessment of Costs
Outcome
Costs summarily assessed in favour of Carat, payable by Group M.
Legal Topics
Costs, Summary Assessment, Practice Direction Compliance, Interested Party Costs
Civil Procedure Public Procurement Costs Summary Assessment Practice Direction Compliance Interested Party Costs

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Parties

Group M UK Limited

Claimant

Cabinet Office

Defendant

Carat (Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd)

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Public Procurement Costs Application / Post Judgment, Summary Assessment of Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Carat, as an interested party, is entitled to costs
  2. 2 Whether late submission of Carat's Statement of Costs justifies disallowance
  3. 3 Appropriate quantum of costs for Carat

Ratio Decidendi

Carat is entitled to its reasonable costs as an interested party due to its substantial commercial interest and meaningful contribution; late submission of Statement of Costs was serious but justified and does not warrant total disallowance; deductions are made for watching brief, duplication, excessive attendance, and excessive work on documents.

Court Disposition

Costs summarily assessed in favour of Carat, payable by Group M.

Orders

  • Group M to pay Carat £40,127.50 within 14 days of judgment.