Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

So, that’s something we’re going to be working on into, delivering that into 2025. So, looking ahead to the challenges in 2025, theyre all there for us. Responsible procurement wise. But despite all of these things, our local government colleagues that are procurement teams continue to deliver.

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VWV

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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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

For the short-term, a shift to local production alleviated reliance on Asian suppliers and helped mitigate risk, but a longer-term solution will require identifying opportunities to optimize costs, find alternative suppliers and enhance supply chain visibility. Enter eProcurement. technologies, others will likely follow suit.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We recently awarded a new gas framework to begin when the current framework expires in March 2025. We will be running a tender later in the year, and there is plenty of opportunity for buyers and suppliers to input into the specification. This month, we published AI guidance to both the Procurement Journey and the Supplier Journey.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Our Director Nick Ford returns for his first vlog of 2025! In this latest vlog, Nick provides an overview of the last quarter with achievements and updates from across the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate. Nick also touches on upcoming events over the next few months across the Scottish procurement community.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance. In this blog post, well explore in detail the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains and outline actionable steps procurement teams can take to adapt.

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