These are the policies and procedures we must follow when buying from you:
Rules and procedures
We purchase goods, services, works and utilities from many different suppliers and contractors. The authority to make buying decisions is currently passed down to some council services, and others make their purchases through our Procurement Service. The Procurement Service provides specialist advice and support, however, there are rules which affect how we buy goods and services.
European and UK law
The range of legislation that defines how we must procure includes:
- EU treaty principles
- EU Public Procurement Directives
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations
- Best Value Statutory Guidance
- Equality Act 2010
- Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
The Council’s constitution
The Contract Standing Order Scheme of Tender Procedures set out the procurement procedures that we must follow. Some Services can make their own purchases in accordance with the Scheme of Tender Procedures. These are:
Transportation
To engage contractors for:
- construction and maintenance of non-trunk roads
- strengthening/replacing highway structures
- road lighting
- road safety improvements
- flood prevention schemes
- coastal works
- bus shelter erection and cleaning
- winter maintenance assistance
- topographical surveys
- site samples and materials testing
To use consultants for:
- transportation studies
- feasibility studies
- design of roadworks
- highway structures assessment
- strengthening/replacement
- coastal processes/protection
- geotechnical requirements
Building Services
To procure all trade materials and labour needed to carry out necessary construction and repairs
Property Services
To procure construction works and services in non-domestic council buildings and major construction works and services in council housing.
Sustainable procurement
How and why the Council is requiring sustainability to be integrated into procurement decision-making is outlined in Sustainable Procurement.
