{"id":6235,"date":"2025-10-01T14:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=6235"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:52:08","slug":"strengthening-public-procurement-to-drive-reform-across-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2025\/10\/01\/strengthening-public-procurement-to-drive-reform-across-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening public procurement to drive reform across Scotland\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of our shared ambition to redefine the role of the Public Procurement Group, we\u2019ve initiated a strategic reset. This marks a shift from advisory functions to a delivery-focused model &#8211; one that drives meaningful action, collaboration, and impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To support this transformation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we\u2019ve restructured the group\u2019s membership to bring in greater diversity, stronger local perspectives, and fresh energy aligned with our new mandate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we\u2019re pleased to welcome a new Non-Executive Director who will provide independent challenge and act as a critical friend &#8211; strengthening governance and encouraging innovation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yesterday, we held the first meeting of the reset group at St Andrews House, Edinburgh, with the Minister for Public Finance in attendance. With direct reporting now in place, the group\u2019s strategic role and accountability are clearer than ever.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can view the group\u2019s updated membership in the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/10\/PPG-blog.pdf\">attached PDF.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the coming weeks, we\u2019ll introduce members individually so you can get to know the expertise and perspectives driving this important work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This reset marks a new chapter &#8211; where procurement leads reform and delivers real value for communities across Scotland.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re excited to collaborate and deliver bold, impactful outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.scot\/procurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gov.scot\/procurement<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please email enquiries to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:scottishprocurement@gov.scot\">scottishprocurement@gov.scot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us online:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScotProcurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2908 ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" 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