Scottish Procurement Directorate call-off contracts, framework contracts and framework agreements/arrangements
As procurement is a matter falling within the responsibility of the Scottish Government, Scottish Ministers have the power to implement EC Public Procurement Directives independently from the rest of the UK.
Procurement Scotland: Cross-sectoral public sector collaborative contracts (Category A)
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Procurement Directorate (SPD) and Buying Solutions encompasses the use of their contracts by Scottish public bodies.
If you have a requirement for a commodity that is designated as Category A please refer to the list below.
If you are currently using or considering using one of Buying Solutions' contracts please contact Calum Elliot on 0131 244 0454.
For further information on Buying Solutions' contractual arrangements, please contact Paul Hansen, Buying Solutions, Sector Manager - Devolved Administrations: e-mail Paul.Hansen@buyingsolutions.gsi.gov.uk tel 01236 723345.
Procurement Scotland's webiste also contains information on current sourcing activities such as:
- Telecommunications
- IT hardware and software
- Corporate services (including Office Supplies, Mail and Travel)
- Utilities
- Office equipment (including photocopiers)
- Professional services (including Management Consultancy)
Central Government Centre of Procurement Expertise: Collaborative contracts (Category B)
A number of collaborative contracts have been put in place on behalf of Scottish Ministers and are open to all bodies across the Scottish Government including agencies, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), associated departments, and the wider Scottish public sector.
Details of all contracts are available at http://www.cgcopescotland.gov.uk/cgcope/3289.29.762.html