Construction Advice and Policy Division (CAPD) provides a focal point for Scottish Public Sector Bodies by offering leadership and support in securing value for money and best practice in (a) construction procurement policy and procedures, and (b) programme, policy and project delivery more generally.
CAPD's Policy and Customer Support Teams provide construction advice and guidance to programme and project owners/sponsors on matters including brief and business case development, whole-life costing, procurement strategies, project monitoring and evaluation, as well as the policy lead on construction contracts legislation. CAPD's Centre of Expertise manages the Scottish Government's Gateway Review Programme, and supports its wider roll-out across Scottish Public Sector Bodies.
CAPD also develops, maintains and promotes the Construction Procurement Manual which applies mandatory policy and procedures to Scottish Government departments, Agencies, associated departments and many other sponsored bodies.