Further information

The current procurement strategy covers the period 2021-2024. The Act also requires that the procurement strategy is reviewed at least annually. The primary statutory requirement of the procurement strategy is to set out how the SPA and Police Scotland will comply with their statutory duties in terms of regulated procurements.

This new strategy has been created to ensure the SPA meets the statutory obligations and involved consultation across all key stakeholders. Where we noted service improvement ideas that did not have a place in the strategy, procurement will ensure these form part of the Service Planning.

Development of the new strategy and associated engagement was supported by the Chief Finance Officer, Officers of the Authority and the Chief Constable.

Therefore, it is recommended that the new Procurement Strategy 25-28 be approved. (Appendix A).

Key Changes

Executive Summary
Updated to reference the 2030 vision

Climate Emergency
Updated to reference the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024

Organisational Context
Amended - Officer numbers.
Amended - Infographics

Forensics Services
Updated reference to 2012-2026 Strategy
Updated infographics

Strategic Alignment
Updated to reference 2030 Vision
Updated paragraph 2
Updated Infographics

Procurement in Police Scotland
Minor wording changes

Police Scotland Category Management Model
Amended- wording & spend figures.

Achieving our Objectives
Minor wording changes

Our People
Minor wording changes

Supplier Support
Minor wording changes

Collaboration
Minor wording changes

Our Strategic Procurement Objectives
Objectives One to Eight Minor wording changes

Policy Statements Required under the Procurement Reform Act (Scotland) Act 2014
Consultation and Engagement
Update Head of Strategic Procurement job title

Health & Safety at Work Act etc
Removal of wording already covered

30-Day Payment
Additional paragraph noting SPFM

Climate Change
Amendments in line with environmental strategy