Who makes up the procurement family?
In response to the Review of Public Procurement the Scottish Procurement Directorate (SPD) has established the following specialist units within Government as well as Centres of Expertise, to support better collaboration and increased efficiency across the public sector.
The Centres of Expertise (CoEs) have been established to manage the procurement of goods and services that are defined as Category B in key sectors e.g. wheelie bins, medical equipment and so on.
ePS, a Division of SPD, implements and supports an electronic solution for the full purchase to pay cycle by providing a range of services including e-sourcing and traditional purchase to pay solutions. | 
Central Government Centre of Procurement Expertise ( CGCoPE), a Division of SPD, is responsible for leading and facilitating collaborative procurement activity for Category B commodities for the Scottish Government and relevant Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), Tribunals and Public Corporations. It is also responsible for the procurement of Category C goods and services on behalf of the Scottish Government and leads the development of best practice and skills development across central government bodies. |
Procurement Scotland, a Division of SPD, is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for national Category A commodities such as IT hardware and office supplies, on behalf of all Scottish public bodies. | 
Construction Advice and Policy Division (CAPD), within SPD, provides construction procurement guidance and technical advice for major capital construction projects. |
Public Contracts Scotland, has been set up by the Scottish Government, as a FREE and easy to use national advertising portal which contains details of contracting opportunities across the Scottish Public Sector. | 
Scotland Excel is responsible for Category B commodities in Local Authorities. It aims to raise procurement standards across local authorities and related organisations through a collaborative approach. |
NHS National Procurement is responsible for Category B commodities and their distribution in Health. It aims to deliver best value supply chain services which support improvements in the health and well-being of all the people in Scotland. | 
APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) is responsible for Category B commodities within Scotland's colleges and universities. It aims to maximise the contribution that advanced procurement makes to Scotland's investment in teaching and research. |
We are also working with representatives from Police and Fire setors across aspects of the Public Procurement Reform Programme.