Public Procurement and Property

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

  5th February 2026 by Scottish Procurement

  

  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 by Scottish Procurement

  

  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 by Scottish Procurement

  

  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 by Scottish Procurement

  

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

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• SPPN 1/2026: annual procurement reports for 2026 to 2027

  19th January 2026 by Scottish Procurement

  

  We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) providing details on how contracting authorities should notify Scottish Ministers of the publication of their annual procurement reports covering financial year 2026 to 2027.

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