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

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 Ministerial Statement highlighted that the extension aims to facilitate a smoother transition for both contracting authorities and suppliers. Where are we now?

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Procurement Supplier Tender Procurement Strategies 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In another report, researchers found that by utilising artificial intelligence systems around the clock, organisations can reduce their time spent on mundane procurement processes by as much as 60 per cent. AI compliance in public procurement remains a developing process. Provide more AI compliance in public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In our analysis of recommendations from major digital reviews we have found three distinct themes relating to procurement and contract management.

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Contract Management 44

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending. Our world runs on public contracts. Public procurement covers $13 trillion of spending every year, one in every three dollars spent by our governments.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

Efficiency Streamlines processes with smart contracts, reducing bureaucracy and paperwork. Transforming Public Procurement with Blockchain Blockchain’s decentralized ledger technology has the potential to dramatically improve the public procurement process.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

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. One significant step forward is the integration of environmental evaluations into our tendering process for all products.

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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 70

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Backward-looking data as a necessary evidence base It is notorious that the public sector’s management of procurement-related information is lacking. It is difficult enough to have access to information on ‘live’ tender procedures. Accessing information on the outcomes of past procurement exercises is thus a major challenge.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement IT 52

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

JANUARY 9, 2025

In particular, the case study describes the Councils approach to: early consideration of climate change, circular economy and community benefits in developing the procurement strategy early market engagement with suppliers of all sizes involving a range of approaches the supplier selection process and how the use of the Single Procurement Document (..)

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Contract Supplier Procurement 57

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. The secret?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

VWV

JANUARY 27, 2025

Your procurement readiness checklist: Update your procurement strategy and contract procedural rules. Review and update your procurement documents to reflect the new terminology, processes and procurement specific questionnaire. Ensure you know what notices need to be published on Find a Tender and when.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Procurement Strategies Evaluation 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

For instance, a lack of clear, coherent tendering procedures or regulatory violations in the tender advertisement may affect the execution of government projects. By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. These include: Wastage of taxpayer money.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52