Scottish Procurement 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.
Cross-sectoral public sector collaborative contracts (Category A)
Scottish Procurement develops and implements procurement strategies for national category A commodities on behalf of all Scottish public sector organisations. Current sourcing activities include: Corporate Services, IT Hardware, IT Software, eProcurement Systems, Office equipment, Professional Services, Telecoms, and Utilities.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Procurement and Buying Solutions encompasses the use of their contracts by Scottish public bodies.
If you are currently using or considering using one of Buying Solutions' contracts please contact:
Calum Elliot (Strategic Procurement Manager, Scottish Procurement)
calum.elliot@scotland.gsi.gov.uk ; 0131 244 0454
For further information on Buying Solutions' contractual arrangements, please contact:
Paul Hansen (Sector Manager, Devolved Administrations, Buying Solutions)
Paul.Hansen@buyingsolutions.gsi.gov.uk ; 01236 723345
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 on the Scottish Procurement Contract and Strategy Directory