Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since the Christie Commission on the future of public services concluded that services must be designed and built through collaboration, the Scottish Government has committed to increasing the use of participatory approaches. ‘Participation’ describes how people get involved in decisions which affect or are important to them.

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Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 7, 2025

These were run by Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP in collaboration with the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate. In May 2024, we held a series of Public Procurement Policy Training for Scotland sessions. The videos are supported by the slide pack, relevant case summaries, and a Q&A document.

Public Procurement 62

Public Procurement Procurement Framework Agreement Procurement Strategies 62

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 8, 2024

What is a Framework? Before the big day, you might want a recap on the definition of a framework agreement. A framework agreement is a general term for an overarching (or umbrella) agreement with suppliers.

Buyers 67

Buyers Framework Agreement Supplier Procurement 67

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

It manages national framework agreements, offering public sector organisations access to pre-approved suppliers and streamlined procurement procedures. Central Government Procurement Bodies Crown Commercial Service (CCS) The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) acts as the UKs central procurement authority.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Eprocurement 52