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Procurement - Annual procurement reports

Police Scotland prepare and publish the annual procurement reports. This is required under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 on behalf of the Scottish Policy Authority.

The most recent report, as well as any historic reports, are provided in the links below.

• Annual Procurement Report 2021-2022
• Annual Procurement Report 2019-2020
• Annual Procurement Report 2018-2019
• Annual Procurement Report 2017-2018

Other procurement documents

Procurement Strategy 2021 - 2023 (word document)

Procurement Strategy 2021 - 2023 (PDF)

The Procurement Strategy sets out how regulated procurement activity will be carried out within Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.

This is required by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Standing Orders Relating to Contracts

These Standing Orders are subject to the over-riding provisions of European Union, United Kingdom, or Scottish legislation.

They include the duty to secure Best Value in terms of section 37 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012.

Roles and Responsibilities in the Procurement Process

This document lists the main roles and responsibilities of the end user.

It also lists the formal procurement functions in the SPA's and Police Scotland's procurement activities.