Public Procurement and Property

New Guidance Published: Ten Keys to Successful Construction Procurement

October 21, 2026 by Scottish Procurement No Comments | Category Procurement news, Scottish Procurement

We have published Construction Policy Note (CPN) 1/2026: Ten Keys to Successful Construction Procurement. 

This new guidance has been developed collaboratively by the Scottish Government, Scottish Futures Trust and other public sector and industry representatives through the work of the Construction Leadership Forum’s Transformation Action Plan Procurement Working Group and Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).   

The Ten Keys are founded on a simple principle: good procurement decisions create the conditions for successful project outcomes. The guidance highlights practices that promote clarity, competence, fair competition, sustainable pricing, quality, prompt payment, and effective collaboration throughout the procurement process.  

Importantly, the guidance is relevant to projects of all sizes and complexities. Whether acting as a public sector client, contractor, consultant or supply chain partner, the Keys provide a practical framework for developing procurement strategies and making informed decisions that support better value and better outcomes.  

We encourage all organisations involved in procuring, delivering, or bidding for construction work to familiarise themselves with the Ten Keys and consider how they can be applied within their own projects and procurement practices. 

Join our upcoming webinar below to find out more. 

Construction Sessions Webinar 

To mark the publication of the guidance, the Construction Procurement Policy Unit will host a Construction Session webinar introducing the Ten Keys and discussing how they can be applied in practice. 

The session will take place online on Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 10:30am – 11:30am.

The session is open to anyone involved in the planning, procurement or delivery of construction projects, from both the public and private sectors, 

Register on EventBrite to discover how the Ten Keys can help unlock better construction procurement outcomes.

For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement

Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot

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