Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. Work on the re-let has commenced and currently it is out to Tender.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Currently, almost one-third of public money is spent on government procurement. The Advantages of Public Sector Contracts Tendering for government contracts can unlock amazing opportunities for your business. We are a trusted tender portal for the latest published public sector contract notices. So why wait?

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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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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Government has now launched a National Procurement Policy Statement stakeholder survey, inviting input from the public sector and suppliers regarding procurement priorities. It is also worth pointing out that the NPPS does not apply procurements by devolved authorities who will have their own procurement policy documents.

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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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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. Their use of AI in the tender bidding process, including responding to supplier requests. What is PPN 02/24?

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology’s inherent characteristics support a more transparent and efficient procurement process, laying the groundwork for significant reforms in public sector procurement strategies. Such transparency is crucial for detecting and preventing fraud, thereby enhancing the integrity of public procurements.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Similarly, Lithuania is now tracking the use of “green” criteria to promote the procurement of environmentally friendly products and services, and Paraguay uses machine-learning to advertise tenders suitable for small businesses.

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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.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Centres of Expertise (CoEs) and the Civils UIG have noted/endorsed, respectively, the Procurement Strategy. The DPS will use a filtering process, based on i) type of works; ii) location; & iii) project value to generate a tender list for each competition.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Centres of Expertise (CoEs) and the Civils UIG have noted/endorsed, respectively, the Procurement Strategy. The DPS will use a filtering process, based on i) type of works; ii) location; & iii) project value to generate a tender list for each competition.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

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.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. The MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) criteria reward valuequality, innovation, and impact. The secret?

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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 (..)

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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.

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