This briefing summarises Stage 1 and Stage 2 consideration of the Procurement (Reform) (Scotland) Bill, introduced in the Parliament on 3rd October 2013. The Bill makes a range of reforms to the rules on public procurement in Scotland, and needs to be seen within the wider context of the EU rules governing procurement. Stage 3 consideration of the Bill is due to take place on 13 May 2014.
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Published: 8 May 2014