Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Participation Framework Agreement To further advance our commitment to increasing the use of participatory processes and to establish a person-centered approach across government, the Scottish Government announced its intention to commission a Participation Framework Agreement in December 2023.

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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). The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024. Framework Public Bodies will be notified upon award. Work on the re-let has commenced and currently it is out to Tender.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Legislative landmarks: The Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 form the legislative backbone of the reforms. Procurement processes, framework agreements and dynamic markets which have already commenced will continue to be governed by the old regime.

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Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 8, 2024

For the first time ever, the Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National , at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June and they will be ready to talk procurement frameworks! What is a Framework?

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024). government’s supplier base. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Our Director, Nick Ford, returns with his second vlog of 2024! In his latest vlog, Nick provides an update highlighting what we’ve achieved over the last quarter, including exciting events and recent publications, as well as what’s coming up over the next few months across the Scottish procurement community.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Part 2 will cover the debarment list; contract award process and what options are available to suppliers if things go wrong.

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