Scottish Procurement

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SPPN 3/2026: Grounds for exclusion relating to human rights and grave professional misconduct

5th February 2026

We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) providing guidance for public bodies on the options available for dealing with bidders that may be involved in activities which constitutes grave professional misconduct.

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Procurement Journey – New Contract and Supplier Management Guidance

5th February 2026

New Contract and Supplier Management (CSM) guidance is now available on the Procurement Journey, supporting Scottish public sector organisations to manage contracts effectively from mobilisation through to exit.

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SPPN 2/2026: Reserving Contracts for Qualifying Organisations – CRS Act

2nd February 2026

We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) providing advice on reserving contracts for certain health and social care services to qualifying organisations.

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National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) quarterly bulletin – January 2026

29th January 2026

Our National Collaborative Procurement Division’s quarterly bulletin has been published.

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User Intelligence Groups: Driving better procurement through insight

19th January 2026

User Intelligence Groups (UIGs) bring stakeholders together to shape strategies that truly reflect user needs – driving better outcomes, value, and adoption.

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