Publication - Advice and guidance
Procurement - use of consultants: guidance
Guidance for public sector organisations on the use of consultancy procedures when procuring professional services.
Annex A - Process to buy consultancy services within SG as defined in these procedures
The information below outlines the process to buy consultancy services within SG as defined in these procedures.
Process to buy consultancy services in SG
Check: Does the required skill fit within the remit of procuring consultancy?
- if not, please use internal resource
- if yes, please move onto next step
Prepare a business case for approval
Submit business case for approval. The approver will depend on the value of the contract:
- below £10,000: Submit to Deputy Director for approval
- between £10,000 and £50,000: Submissions must have Deputy Director endorsement. Submit to Director General for approval following Deputy Director endorsement
- over £50,000: Submissions must have Deputy Director and the relevant Director General’s endorsement. Submit to Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government following appropriate endorsements
Check: Has the business case had the appropriate approval?
- if not, reconsider approach
- if yes, please engage with member of staff with DPA or SPPD
Contact
Email: scottishprocurement@gov.scot