Scottish procurement and commercial competency framework

Scottish Procurement and Commercial Competency Framework

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Infrastructure Foundations (Why):

• Corporate Strategy
• Procurement Strategy and Policy
• Legislation
• Governance and Compliance
• Procurement Tools and Systems
• Ethical Standards and Conduct

Process (How):

Planning – Pre-market Engagement:

• Alternative Routes to Market
• Analysis and Use of Evidence
• Commodity, Supplier and Supply Chain Market Profiling
• Specification Development
• Building Tender Documents

Implementation – Tender:

• Contract Law and Terms and Conditions
• Regulated Tender Process
• Tender Evaluation
• Award and Debrief
• Negotiation

Delivery – Post Contract:

• Contract and Supplier Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Distribution, Fleet and Logistics

Performance (What):

• Performance Management and Measurement
• Continuous Improvement

People (Who):

• Self-development
• Managing High Performance Teams
• Leading and Influencing
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Communications

Early Engagement and Role of the Intelligent Client (Drives better outcomes):

Commercial and Financial Awareness:

• Commercial Competence
• Commercial Models
• Business Cases
• Financial Management
• Budgets

Planning and Risk Management:

• Programme and Project Management
• Risk Management

Sustainability and Innovation:

• Sustainable Procurement