Public Procurement and Property
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Publication of refreshed Fair Work First in Procurement Guidance
7th March 2024 by Chris McLean
Updated guidance on Fair Work First (FWF) in Procurement is now available. It was drafted in consultation with representatives from the public, private sector, third sector and included the Fair Work Convention. This replaces the previous Best Practice Guidance and Toolkit published in 2018.
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Meet The Buyer 2024 brings businesses together for Scotland’s largest free procurement event
6th March 2024 by Guest Blogger
The 15th annual Meet the Buyer National event takes place on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
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New Web Based and Proprietary Devices Framework
4th March 2024 by Emma Hall
We are delighted to announce the establishment of a new National Framework Agreement for the supply of Web Based and Proprietary Devices. The framework provides Scottish public sector bodies with access to Chromebook, Windows SE, Apple, Microsoft, Thin Client and Open Source Tablet Devices. A range of associated services, applications and accessories are also available.
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Working with the Scottish Public Sector – How to Make the Most of Public Contracts Scotland
19th February 2024 by Chris McLean
All Scottish public sector buying organisations must use PCS to advertise their regulated procurements. Regulated Procurements are procurements with an estimated value of £50k and over for goods and services or £2m and over for works.
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Digital Technology Assurance Framework – Procurement insights
8th February 2024 by Emma Hall
The DAO administer the Technology Assurance Framework (TAF), which was introduced in 2017 to support digital programmes and projects to deliver successful outcomes. We work with project teams from a wide range of organisations, providing independent assurance to major digital projects and new or transformed digital services.