Procurement Journey

Welcome to the Procurement Journey!

The Procurement Journey provides guidance for public sector buyers who procure goods, services and care and support services.

Please read the disclaimer and definitions before you start.

Take a look at our Welcome Video if you are new to the Procurement Journey.

For more information please refer to: 

For supplier guidance, please access the Supplier Journey

Start the Procurement Journey

Latest News

New Contract and Supplier Management Guidance is now available on the Procurement Journey SPPN 2/2026: Reserving Contracts for Qualifying Organisations Public procurement - human rights and grave professional misconduct: SPPN 3/2026 SPPN 1/2026: Public procurement update - annual procurement reports for 2026 to 2027 SPPN 4/2025: Updates to thresholds derived from the GPA Scottish Government Procurement Twitter News Archive

Engagement Guide for Public Procurement in Scotland

Public sector buyers are encouraged to use and share the Engagement Guide in their ongoing dialogue with bidders and suppliers.

Route 1

Requirements

  • Unregulated procurements under £50k
  • Not repetitive or specialist
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Route 2

Requirements

  • Regulated procurements
  • Between £50k and the GPA threshold
Begin Route 2 Introduction

Route 3

Requirements

  • Regulated procurements
  • GPA threshold and above
Begin Route 3 Introduction

How Do I Use the Procurement Journey?

If you have never used the Procurement Journey before, you can find out more information here.

How to Use

Document Library

You can search and filter on Procurement Journey documents based on route and station.

Go to the Document Library

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