Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background “Scottish Government’s vision for public participation is that people can be involved in the decisions that affect them, making Scotland a more inclusive, sustainable and successful place” – George Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, 2023.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

VWV

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidder Tender Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Solution: An open procurement approach, such as agile procurement methodologies and flexible framework agreements, facilitates quicker decision-making and increases adaptability to emerging technologies. This involves breaking down larger projects into smaller, more manageable components and using iterative development processes.

Procurement 134

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 134

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.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Supplier Public Procurement Procurement 52

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).

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Naomi Clews Consultancy

JULY 20, 2023

​The UK Government procured 72% of its large contracts through framework agreements in 2021-22 compared to 43% in 2018-19. They argue that in doing so, more smaller firms would stay involved in public procurement processes , while reducing UK Government department reliance on a few large suppliers.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Public Procurement Supplier Bidding 52

VWV

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.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Framework Agreement Procurement Team 40