Skip to main content
Privacy Policy and Content Disclaimer
Contact us
Provide Site Feedback
Notify Me Of Changes
gov.scot
Procurement J
o
urney
Search
Search
Search
Toggle Search
Close
Menu
Close
Main menu
Route 1
Route 1 Introduction
Prepare a Brief
Identify Suppliers
Prepare Documents
Receive and Evaluate Responses
Contract Award
Contract Management
Lessons Learned
Route 2
Route 2 Introduction
Develop Strategy
Develop Documents
Specification
Exclusion, Selection and Award Criteria
Invitation to Tender
Contract Notice and Advertising
Issue Documents
Evaluation
Receipt and Opening of Tenders
Technical Evaluation
Price Evaluation
Evaluation Tools
Clarification
Contract Award and Implementation
Debriefing
Award
Contract Implementation
Contract and Supplier Management
Planning and Governance
Managing and Improving Performance
Administration and Tools
Exit Strategy
Lessons Learned
Route 3
Route 3 Introduction
Develop Strategy
Stakeholder Identification
Profiling the Commodity/Service
Initial Opportunity Assessment
Develop Commodity/Service Strategy
Procurement Routes
Executive Summary
Develop Documents
Specification
Exclusion Selection and Award Criteria
Invitation to Tender
Contract Notice and Advertising
Issue Documents
Administration
Open Suppliers' Meeting
Questions from Suppliers
Evaluation
Receipt of Tenders
Opening of Tenders
Technical Evaluation
Price Evaluation
Evaluation Tools
Contract Award
Notification of Contract Award Decision
Standstill
Debriefing
Award and Contract Award Notice
Clarification
Contract Mobilisation and Implementation
Communication
Content Management
Contract and Supplier Management
Planning and Governance
Managing and Improving Performance
Administration and Tools
Exit Strategy
Lessons Learned
ESPD/SPD
ESPD Guidance
ESPD Documents
ESPD FAQs
SPD Guidance
Route 2 SPD Guidance
Route 3 SPD Guidance
SPD FAQs
EU Exit
Additional Resources
Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Thresholds
Cyber Security
Dynamic Purchasing System
eCommerce Shared Services
Fair Work Practices
Framework Agreement
Fraud Awareness & Prevention
Leadership & Governance
Data Protection
Innovation
IR35
Legislation
Light Touch Regime
Planning
Procurement Strategy & APR
Risk Management
Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Sustainable Procurement
Climate Emergency
News Archive
Prompt Payment
e-Auctions
Scottish Government Policy Handbook
Whole Life and Life Cycle Costing
Document Library
Introduction
Document Library
Tools & Templates
Case Studies
Checklists
Definitions and Disclaimer
FAQs
Glossary
Quickfire Guides
Videos
Standard Forms and Documentation
Care & Support Services
Care and Support Services
PCIP
PCIP Overview
Step 1: Select Assessment Type
Step 2: Data
Step 3(a): Advanced Info.
Step 3(b): Proc. Exercise Selection
Step 3(c): Assessment Preparation
Search
Search
Search
ESPD/SPD
SPD Guidance
Route 3 SPD Guidance
Printer-friendly version
Route 3 SPD Guidance
Back to top