Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

So looking back, we’ve published our Annual Ministerial Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland for 2021-2022, again, demonstrating the power of procurement. Highlights include over £16 billion of public procurement spend on goods and services, which is up £1.5

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

We have published our latest annual report covering Scottish Government’s procurement activity in 2022 to 2023. We, the Scottish Government, provide contracts and frameworks which are used across the public sector, contributing to the economy and providing savings. In 2022 to 2023 public sector bodies spent over £1.3

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities. Together, we can achieve ambitious goals and usher in a sustainable tomorrow for all.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Public procurement should be all about people. That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. Our world runs on public contracts. Better public spending will be at the heart of delivering the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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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 changes to the go live date have been confirmed under The Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. Where are we now? What can you do to prepare?

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program?

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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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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 2, 2023

The paper builds on my ongoing research on digital technologies and procurement governance, and focuses on the interaction between the strategic goals of procurement centralisation and digitalisation set by the European Commission in its 2017 public procurement strategy.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024. Work on the re-let has commenced and currently it is out to Tender.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 7, 2025

We have published the sixth annual report on procurement activity in Scotland. It provides an overview of public procurement activity in Scotland for the financial year 2022 to 2023. This report provides an overview of the Scottish public sectors procurement activity for the financial year 2022 to 2023.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Where Ill be taking a look back at some of the recent developments and a quick look forward at what’s coming up across the public procurement community. First up, the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, recently brought together the leadership of public bodies, elected and operational leadership of Local Government.

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