{"id":6451,"date":"2026-02-05T09:22:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=6451"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:22:46","slug":"procurement-journey-new-contract-and-supplier-management-guidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2026\/02\/05\/procurement-journey-new-contract-and-supplier-management-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Procurement Journey &#8211; New Contract and Supplier Management Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The guidance provides practical advice to help improve consistency, manage risk, and deliver better outcomes and value for money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s new:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>clear expectations for effective contract and supplier management<\/li>\n<li>practical guidance covering key stages of the contract lifecycle, including new stations, case studies, FAQs, tools and templates<\/li>\n<li>support for managing performance, relationships, change and exit<\/li>\n<li>strong links to wider procurement policy and good practice<\/li>\n<li>new Contract and Supplier Management Guidance for non-procurement staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The guidance is designed to help organisations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>embed good contract management practices from the outset<\/li>\n<li>strengthen supplier relationships and performance management<\/li>\n<li>manage change, risk and issues in a consistent and proportionate way<\/li>\n<li>support delivery of policy outcomes, including sustainability, fair work and community benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Find out more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Access the new Contract and Supplier Management Guidance for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.procurementjourney.scot\/route-1\/contract-and-supplier-management\">Route 1<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.procurementjourney.scot\/route-2\/contract-and-supplier-management-introduction\">Route 2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procurementjourney.scot\/route-3\/contract-and-supplier-management-introduction\">Route 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Access the new <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.procurementjourney.scot\/route-2\/contract-and-supplier-management\/contract-and-supplier-management-guidance-non-procurement\">Contract and Supplier Management Guidance for Non-Procurement Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Users are encouraged to review the guidance and consider how it can support current and future contracts.<\/p>\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=R3T3DoMQ7E24nyfHZQdoQBgclI3lSitImjFCYhiqGzlUMzc3Uk5ZS1dQRkRaMzVBWUVSMEk3TDNaUC4u\">feedback form attached<\/a>, which we would appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete and submit. 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