Scottish Procurement
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Scottish Procurement quarterly vlog – February 2026
17th February 2026
We recently caught up with our Director, Nick Ford, to hear about some of the achievements Scottish procurement has seen over the past few months and gain a sense of what’s to come for Scotland’s public procurement community.
SPPN 4/2026: Changes to public procurement arising from the UK’s international agreements with India and Iraq
11th February 2026
We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) covering changes to Scottish procurement legislation that implements the United Kingdom’s international agreements with India and Iraq.
Mobile Voice and Data Services Framework extension
9th February 2026
Our Mobile Voice and Data Services Framework (Ref SP-22-005) has been extended and is now due to expire on 14 April 2027.
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.
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.