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Scottish procurement and commercial competency framework
Free-to-use online tool to self-assess your skills, identify training needs, and support career planning.
Scottish Procurement and Commercial Competency Framework
For supporting materials such as the online tool and learning curriculum visit procurement competency framework at gov.scot.
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):
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:
Planning and Risk Management:
Sustainability and Innovation:
