Strategic rationale
The purpose of this Strategy is to set out the strategic direction for the Procurement Service for the next 3 years (2024-2027).
Our approach to buying goods, services and works reflects the Scottish Model of Procurement, in order to deliver an appropriate service that supports the objectives of NHS Golden Jubilee. We aim to achieve best value by working closely with our stakeholders to understand their requirements, and with suppliers to understand the relevant market sectors. Procurement processes are based on fair, open and transparent competition which is proportionate to the scale and purpose of the contract, and meets our legal obligations. Contracts are awarded using a mix of criteria appropriate to the subject matter of the contract.
The Head of Procurement is responsible for development of procurement guidelines, principles, operating procedures and work instructions. In particular, this reflects fully the content of Scottish Government Department of Health and Finance CEL (212) 05 Key Procurement Principles.
This CEL states: “Where national, regional or local contracts exist (including framework arrangements) the overriding principle is that use of these contracts is mandatory. Only in exceptional circumstances and only with the authority of the Board’s lead Procurement Manager or the Director of Finance, based on existing schemes of delegation, shall goods or services be ordered out-with such contracts. Procurement leads will work with National Procurement and other national contracting organisations to ensure best value decisions are made, and that a record of exceptions is maintained for review”.
For each procurement project that exceeds £50,000 (‘regulated procurement’) we will develop a sourcing strategy. These strategies are based on tools provided in the Scottish Government’s Procurement Journey The Procurement Journey is a structured system of processes, managed by Scottish Government, which illustrates each step from identification of need to contract management. The Procurement Journey is intended to support all procurement activities and help manage expectations of stakeholders, customers and suppliers alike and facilitates best practice and consistency across the Scottish public sector. NHS Golden Jubilee will use the Procurement Journey process and documentation for all regulated procurements.
