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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) - Coronavirus (COVID-19): recovery and transition from COVID-19
The Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) regarding recovery and transition from Coronavirus (COVID-19). This …
June 15, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) - Coronavirus (COVID-19): making best use of procurement resources during COVID-19 outbreakThe Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and making best use of procurement …
April 16, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) - Coronavirus (COVID-19): supplier reliefThe Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN 5/2020) regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and supplier relief. This …
March 30, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: public procurement - prompt payment in the supply chain SPPN 2/2022
… chain through procurement processes. This policy note replaces SPPN 08/2009. Key points It is critical that we use the power of procurement to …
April 11, 2022
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Public Procurement – taking account of climate and circular economy considerations: SPPN 3/2022
… a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note 3/2022, to replace the SPPN 1/2021 and reflects additional sources of help and support which have been …
June 21, 2022
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN): Taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement (1/2021)
… and act on a number of climate change considerations; While this SPPN focusses on public procurement, cross-functional working will be required …
January 20, 2021
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Guest Blog: Insight into Scottish Procurement Thresholds & SPPN 8/2021… to time publish what are known as Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPNs) and these, by in large, are targeted at public sector buyers to advise …
December 14, 2021
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SDP and COVID-19 Procurement Guidance
… Government in their Scottish Procurement Policy Notice's (SPPN) earlier in the pandemic. There are three main areas of guidance that …
February 17, 2021
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Supplier Relief: What's been your experience?… Government issued several new Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPN) regarding the Coronavirus to support buyers and suppliers.SPPN 4/2020 …
May 7, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Fair Work First has been expanded from 5 elements to 7 elements in Scottish Public Procurement (6/2021)
… 5 elements to 7 elements. This Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) explains the change and how it can be implemented in procurement …
September 28, 2021
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Changes to Procurement legislation at the end of the EU Exit Transition Period (11/2020)… note clarifies those changes and updates the earlier advice given in SPPN 1/2019. Key points include: Much of Scotland's public procurement …
December 18, 2020
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"Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: What's been your experience? Supplier Views" Final Report
… suppliers to the public sector. Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPNs) The Scottish Government issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note …
July 13, 2020
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Supplier Development Programme Publishes Supplier Relief Survey Results… suppliers to the public sector. Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPNs) The Scottish Government issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note …
July 13, 2020
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Angus Council Procurement Announces Supplier Relief During COVID-19… on the same subject matter Scottish Government procurement guidance SPPN 04/2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19): procurement regulations for public bodies …
May 4, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Measuring social impact in public procurement (10/2020)
… Performance Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This SPPN also includes support for application of this policy in the form of the …
December 9, 2020
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"Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak: What's been your experience? Supplier Views" Final Report… Government issued several new Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPN) regarding the Coronavirus to support buyers and suppliers. The Supplier …
July 13, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note on Cyber Security for Public Sector issued
The Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) regarding the publication of a note on cyber security guidance for …
February 10, 2020
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Implementation of Fair Work First in Scottish Public Procurement (3/2021)
… updated to reflect the focus on the five Fair Work First criteria. SPPN 3/2021 can be read in full on the Scottish Government website. SDP …
March 15, 2021
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New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Procurement activity during the Scottish Parliament election period (2/2021)
… can come under guidelines applicable during the election period. SPPN 2/2021 can be read in full on the Scottish Government website. SDP …
March 12, 2021
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Scottish Government issues update on procurement legislation in Scotland in the event of a Â'no-dealÂ' Brexit
… Brexit through a Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN).SPPNs provide advice to public sector organisations and other relevant …
February 18, 2019
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