Public Procurement and Property

• Legislative and system changes – SPPN 2/2024

  11th December 2024 by Teigan Kelly

  

  We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) on changes to Scottish procurement legislation and minor system updates to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).

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• Fair Work First eLearning Launches: Empowering a Fairer, More Diverse Workforce in Scotland

  10th December 2024 by Teigan Kelly

  

  We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Fair Work First in Procurement eLearning, designed to help organisations across Scotland embrace Fair Work First — a Scottish Government policy aimed at promoting high-quality, fair work and workforce diversity.

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• Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for projects up to £5 million

  4th December 2024 by Teigan Kelly

  

  The Scottish Government Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for projects up to £5 million can now be used by buyers to issue calls for competition.

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• NHS National Services Scotland Case Study –  Carbon Reduction Evolution in a Complex Commodity – Sustainable Procurement Tools

  21st November 2024 by Teigan Kelly

  

  The latest addition to the Sustainable Procurement Tools website is a case study from NHS National Services Scotland (NHSS). NHSS is aiming to accelerate sustainability within its frameworks in collaboration with suppliers.

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• Public Contracts Scotland: SPD module workshop sessions

  18th November 2024 by Lauryn Ewing

  

  This year, we hosted a large number of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders. It contains questions on both exclusion and selection criteria. Bidders will use their...

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