Public Procurement and Property

• Procurement thresholds and VAT inclusion in estimated contract value: SPPN 8/2021

  13th December 2021 by Fiona McCaig

  This note covers new Procurement thresholds and the inclusion of value added tax in calculation the estimated value of contracts from 01 January 2022.

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• Preparing to transition towards a National Care Service for Scotland SPPN 7/2021

  6th December 2021 by Fiona McCaig

  This note covers actions public bodies should take now to prepare for the transition toward a National Care Service for Scotland (NCS).

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• Implementation of Fair Work First in Scottish Public Procurement Update SPPN 6/2021

  24th September 2021 by Fiona McCaig

  This note covers the expansion of Fair Work First with the addition of two new Fair Work elements.

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• Changes to Scottish procurement legislation following the UK’s exit from the EU SPPN 5/2021

  18th August 2021 by Fiona McCaig

  This note covers the changes to procurement legislation that have arisen from the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).

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• Implementation of Fair Work First in Scottish Public Procurement SPPN 3/2021

  15th March 2021 by Fiona McCaig

  This note covers the new processes commencing on 1 April 2021 obligating public bodies to apply the 5 Fair Work First criteria.

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• Procurement activity during the Scottish Parliament election period: SPPN 02/2021

  12th March 2021 by Niamh Duncan

  Reminder to public procurement staff to consider their organisation’s guidance on conduct during the formal Scottish Parliament election period.

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• Taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement: SPPN 1/2021

  21st January 2021 by Niamh Duncan

  Clarification on recently strengthened climate change reporting duties and the support available.

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• Changes to Procurement legislation at the end of the EU Exit Transition Period: SPPN 11/2020

  17th December 2020 by Niamh Duncan

  Advice on change made to Scottish procurement legislation in light of the UK’s Transition Period coming to an end.

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• Measuring social impact in public procurement: SPPN 10/2020

  9th December 2020 by Niamh Duncan

  More information on Scottish Government’s policy for measuring social impact through procurement and support for application of this policy.

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• Supply chain resilience and diversity: SPPN 9/2020

  7th October 2020 by Niamh Duncan

  Some practical advice on steps public bodies can take to encourage supply chains and address vulnerabilities.

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