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Updated Scottish Government Procurement Strategy 2025 – 2028

Scottish Government Procurement

Every year we award contracts for a range of goods, services and works and through these, help to deliver efficient and effective public services.

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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

These documents communicate the intent of the procurement entity to enter into contracts with suppliers, contractors, or consultants for the provision of goods , services , or works. Quality Requirements : They describe the quality and specifications of the goods , services , or works required.

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The Benefits of Procure-to-Pay

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A procure-to-pay platform can offer: A single place for goods, services, components, tools and travel. Case Study #1: Leading Information Services provider. Automatic invoice reconciliation with POs, Goods Receipts and Contracts, 85% suppliers submitting invoices and 95% accuracy. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

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Meet the Buyer 2024 – Get live advice on how to win work on Scottish Frameworks

Scottish Government Procurement

The idea behind using frameworks to procure goods, services or works, is that it makes larger opportunities more accessible to smaller businesses, by breaking them down into segments. A lot is where a procurement process separates contracts into smaller categories, for instance geographical location or type of product.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

These steps may not apply to every procurement but once completed they will inform the procurement strategy which then leads to development of procurement document. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. The last step is to undertake a risk assessment.

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Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings: Similarities and Differences

The Procurement ClassRoom

Addressing these queries before bid or proposal submission helps resolve ambiguities and ensures that participants have accurate information. The date, time, and venue are specified in these documents to inform all potential participants.

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New HHS request for proposals, has industry up in arms

Federal News Network

People all across America depend upon knowledgeable, capable person at the other end of the line when they call, but they expect good service and by and large, they’ve been getting it. Tom Temin We’re speaking with David Berto, president, and CEO of the Professional Services Council. David Berteau Right?

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