Fiona McCaig
Written 19 posts
New Construction Policy Note (CPN) 4/2021
28th October 2021
We have published a new Construction Policy Note (CPN) advising contracting authorities to review and where necessary strengthen arrangements for the inspection and assurance of construction work on site.
Implementation of Fair Work First in Scottish Public Procurement Update SPPN 6/2021
24th September 2021
This note covers the expansion of Fair Work First with the addition of two new Fair Work elements.
Construction Procurement Handbook in the Client Guide to Construction Projects Updated
1st September 2021
Our Construction Procurement Handbook in the Client Guide to Construction Projects has been updated.
Changes to Scottish procurement legislation following the UK’s exit from the EU SPPN 5/2021
18th August 2021
This note covers the changes to procurement legislation that have arisen from the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
New Construction Policy Note (CPN) 3/2021
28th July 2021
We have published a new Construction Policy Note (CPN) setting out measures for contracting authorities to manage and mitigate market pressures affecting the availability and affordability of construction sector resources.
Annual procurement reports for 2020 – 2021: revised procurement strategies and notifying Scottish Ministers: SPPN 4/2021
15th July 2021
This note provides details of how a public body should notify Scottish Ministers of the publication of their annual procurement report covering the financial year 2020/21.
Baby Box and Best Start Grant Re-Let
24th March 2021
The supporting contract for the Baby Box initiative has been re-let.
New Construction Policy Note (CPN) 1/2021
24th March 2021
New policy note reminds public sector clients on responsibilities and highlights the expectation of realistic bids.
Implementation of Fair Work First in Scottish Public Procurement SPPN 3/2021
15th March 2021
This note covers the new processes commencing on 1 April 2021 obligating public bodies to apply the 5 Fair Work First criteria.