Policy Manual
The Procurement Policy Manual sets out the Scottish Government's Procurement Policy. It applies to all procurements, e.g. goods, services (including consultancies and research) and works/construction. The policy applies to procurements funded from both programmes and running costs. It is intended for the information of everyone in the Scottish Government who is involved in procurement whether as budget holder/customer, purchaser, expenditure authoriser, or contract manager/project sponsor.
The key elements of the policy reflect essential values set out in the Mission Statement, i.e. to act with integrity and honesty, to pursue value for money, and to encourage continuous improvement and innovation. In this context it is worth pointing out that such key elements as use of competition and separation of duties help to protect the individuals involved in procurement in addition to value for money and openness.
It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that staff involved in the procurement process adhere to the policies outlined in this Manual