Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Further information on this framework is available here.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

As part of the roll out of the new Procurement Act 2023 (the Act), the Cabinet Office is releasing a suite of 38 guidance documents. Exclusions - The rule on excluding suppliers is one of the most significant areas of reform with the introduction of the debarment list and widened grounds for exclusion.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Following a recent procurement exercise, a new Legal Services Framework for central government organisations has been awarded and commenced on 1st September 2023 for a period of 4 years. Half (4) of the suppliers on the Framework are SMEs, and all of these SMEs are based in Scotland.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With the Procurement Act 2023 now set to come into force on 24 February 2025, contracting authorities have been given an additional four-month extension to prepare. The Ministerial Statement highlighted that the extension aims to facilitate a smoother transition for both contracting authorities and suppliers. Where are we now?

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 4, 2024

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.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. Additionally, this lack of diversity in supply chains can lead to overreliance on a few select suppliers.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). We have cross sectoral representation on our user intelligence group developing the procurement strategy and we are aiming to have the framework available around April 2025. to £281.31

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We are delighted to announce the establishment of a new National Framework Agreement for the supply of Desktop Client Devices. The framework provides desktops, monitors, fixed workstations and accessories. The framework is a single-supplier agreement with HP Inc.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, the big announcement in 2021 was that the introduction of a new procurement regime is unlikely to come into effect until 2023. This is extended to cover call offs under framework agreements and awards which have not been openly competed. Certain post-contract award information must be published within 90 days of award.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In 2023, the U.S. This emphasises the importance of being on the right framework agreements for suppliers. For suppliers, securing a position on an essential public sector frameworks list is more important than ever. You might wonder, ‘What is a framework agreement in procurement?’

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Suppliers face plenty of hurdles: Tough competition everyone wants to win. So, how do the most successful suppliers do it? Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Which suppliers have secured contracts before? Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy.

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