If you are unable to estimate the value of a contract that contract will be explicitly made subject to the procurement rules.
Thresholds from 1 January 2022
The GPA procurement thresholds changed (to the values listed in the table below) from 1 January 2022.
From this date you will need to allow for VAT (if applicable) when calculating your estimated contract value. More information can be found at Procurement Threshold and Contract Value Estimation Changes and in Frequently Asked Questions.
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New Thresholds from 1 January 2022 |
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The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 |
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Supplies and services (except subsidised services contracts): |
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Schedule 1 bodies |
£138,760 |
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Others |
£213,477 |
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Subsidised services contracts |
£213,477 |
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Light touch regime for services |
£663,540 |
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Small lots |
£70,778 |
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The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 |
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Public contract (other than a public works contract) |
£50,000 - no change |
WTO GPA procurement thresholds change every 2 years i.e. the next threshold change will occur on 1 January 2024, to allow for currency fluctuations.
Summary of threshold levels to 31 December 2021
The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Supplies and services (except subsidised services contracts)