Public sector procurement in Scotland

Public sector spending on goods and services across Scotland, in areas such as health and education services, amounts to over £9 billion per year. Procurement guidelines govern the purchasing of these goods and services. The Public Procurement Reform Programme (PPRP), aims to drive up procurement standards ensuring value for money for the taxpayer.

 

Latest procurement news

23 May
Procurement Reform Bill update

The decision to defer the Bill’s introduction to the Parliament was announced by Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon in Holyrood earlier today.

22 May
Scottish Procurement team shortlisted for ICT Connect Awards

Scottish Procurement’s ICT Collaborative Team have been shortlisted under the Team Award category at the ICT Connect Awards 2013, taking place on 18 June.

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Media Services

The framework commenced on 15 April and is for an initial period of three years with Nasdaq OMX Solutions, Inc.

2 May
Director's letter - May 2013

His thoughts on the changing economy and the increasing importance of the forthcoming Procurement Reform Bill

Alastair Merrill speaks at seminar in Berlin

Last week Alastair Merrill gave a keynote speech to the European conference of the International Association of Contract and Commercial Management.

Page updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013