Full details on the National Public Procurement Conference will be available shortly.
Information currently available:
Transcript of speeches by:
John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth (this version is to be updated to take into account Mr Swinney's stylised speech on the day and will be available shortly) in which he delivered his messages on:
- the revision of Terms and Conditions to ensure speed of contractual payments through the supply chain
- a new single national database for suppliers' qualification details in 2010
- the launching of the Sustainable Procurement Action Plan
- our commitment to deliver the maximum possible benefits for the people of Scotland.
Alastair Merrill, Director of Procurement, Scottish Government in which reinforces his messages on how we move forward to enable the delivery of the Government's Purpose by:
- delivering efficiency and collaboration
- saving money
- supporting Scotland's economy
- promoting sustainability
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