{"id":6701,"date":"2026-08-27T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=6701"},"modified":"2026-08-27T10:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:10:09","slug":"demonstrating-the-impact-of-scotlands-public-procurement-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2026\/08\/27\/demonstrating-the-impact-of-scotlands-public-procurement-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Demonstrating the Impact of Scotland’s Public Procurement Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three years on from the launch of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSfS), public procurement is playing an increasingly important role in Scotland\u2019s Public Service Reform agenda. By driving economic, social and environmental value through public spending, procurement is helping public bodies work more collaboratively, deliver better outcomes and maximise the impact of public resources.<\/p>\n

The latest KPI infographic<\/a>\u00a0highlights the scale of procurement\u2019s contribution. In 2023-24, known public sector procurement spend totalled \u00a317.5 billion, generating around \u00a314.7 billion in economic activity, supporting approximately 120,000 jobs and contributing \u00a37.8 billion to Scotland’s GDP. These figures demonstrate how procurement is supporting not only Scotland’s economy, but also wider public sector ambitions to deliver greater value and better outcomes for communities.<\/p>\n

The strategy set out a shared vision for putting public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland. Since its publication in 2023, organisations across the public sector have continued to embed this vision in their procurement activity and reporting, using procurement as a strategic lever to support fair work, community wealth building, climate action and inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n

The accompanying infographic brings together evidence from across the public sector, showcasing how procurement is delivering tangible benefits in practice. Highlights include \u00a33.5 billion spent with suppliers located in Scotland’s 40% most deprived areas, more than 3,600 regulated contracts awarded with a scored Fair Work First criterion, and \u00a322.1 million awarded to supported businesses. Procurement teams are also continuing to strengthen professional capability, with 66% of the procurement and commercial workforce now professionally accredited or working towards a qualification.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s publication comes alongside the Public Procurement Group (PPG) Objectives for 2026-27.<\/a> The refreshed PPG has set a clear overarching objective of driving a \u201cOnce for Scotland” approach through collective leadership, alignment and impact. Aligned with the ambitions of the PPSfS, the new objectives provide a framework for translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes and further strengthening procurement’s contribution to public service reform.<\/p>\n

As the Strategy enters its fourth year, the focus is increasingly on using evidence to drive improvement, strengthening collaboration across the procurement community and maximising the contribution procurement can make to Scotland’s people, places and economy.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0KPI infographic demonstrates the progress already being made and shows how procurement is helping to deliver the ambitions of both the Public Procurement Strategy and Scotland\u2019s wider Public Service Reform agenda. As the refreshed PPG objectives are taken forward, this evidence provides a strong foundation for continued improvement and lasting impact.<\/p>\n

Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland \u2013 KPI Measurement \u2013 Infographic<\/a> (plain text version below)<\/p>\n

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Key Performance Indicators infographic \u2013 plain text version<\/strong><\/p>\n

Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland \u2013 Putting public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland.<\/p>\n

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<\/p>\n

The Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland uses eight Key Performance Indicators as a baseline to measure the impact and progress towards the vision set out within the strategy.<\/p>\n

Key Performance Indicator 1 \u2013 Procurement spend in Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known Scottish public sector procurement spend totalled \u00a317.5 billion. Of this, \u00a39.5 billion was spent with suppliers based in Scotland.<\/p>\n

Key Performance Indicator 2 \u2013 Scottish GDP and Jobs generated<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u00a317.5 billion in known public procurement spend in 2023-34 generated around \u00a314.7 billion of economic activity, supported 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs, and contributed \u00a37.8 billion to Scottish GDP.<\/p>\n

Key Performance Indicator 3 \u2013 Collaborative Spend<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 24\/25 Collaborative Spend for:<\/p>\n