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Driving sustainable procurement outcomes

Scottish Government Procurement

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

Tracker Intelligence

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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Collaborative Frameworks update: June 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Work on the re-let has commenced and currently it is out to Tender. This framework provides a direct route to market for software and associated services.

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Scottish Procurement Vlog – 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

The report highlights that 55% of every pound spent with suppliers in Scotland went to an SME, but we continue to look and build on these figures and I am pleased that the Scottish Government published our SME and Third Sector Action Plan.

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The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

Tracker Intelligence

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Environmental impact Another facet of social value procurement is environmental sustainability.

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Falkirk Council – Climate Change Plans within Care Contracts

Scottish Government Procurement

The case study outlines how the Council has engaged with suppliers of all sizes to encourage them to address greenhouse gas emissions in their operations.

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Procurement Act 2023: What’s next and why you should act now

VWV

It is likely that there were sighs of relief when on 12 September the Cabinet Office signaled a four-month delay to the introduction of the Act, intended to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) that reflects the Government's priorities. Where are we now? What can you do to prepare?