As a public body, we follow strict rules in the way that we invite, evaluate and award contracts. The purpose is to ensure openness and transparency in the way we do business with suppliers, to ensure:
- The proper use of public money
- That we meet our statutory duty to achieve best value through the procurement process
- Compliance with the law particularly The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016
- Equity of treatment through the procurement process for all suppliers
- Probity through compliance with Council Standing Orders Scheme of Tender Procedures and Financial Regulations
- Accountability, openness and transparency through the audit process
- The protection of the council and its employees from any legal challenge or allegation of impropriety in its business dealings.
We've divided what we buy as a council into five categories. A Category Manager is responsible for all external expenditure in each category.
Categories
The Council’s Economic Development Team are registered partners with the Supplier Development Programme; helping Fife businesses bid better.
The Supplier Development Programme offers free expert training, support, and information, to help you win work and grow your business. We arrange a number of free workshops covering all aspects of tendering, from finding opportunities and submitting your first bid, to expanding your market.
Useful Links
- Business Gateway
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Fife Chamber of Commerce
- PASMA
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Scotland Excel
- Scottish Enterprise
- Scottish Government Procurement Department/Scottish Procurement & Commercial Directorate (SPCD)
- Supplier Development Programme
- The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
- The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
- The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
- The Scottish Information Commissioner
- The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016
- The Procurement Journey - Supplier Journey
Key Publications
- Procurement Strategy - 2019 to 2024 (Reviewed & Refreshed 2023)
- Annual Procurement Report 2022-23
- Approved Fife Council Procurement Strategy 2025-2030
Related Publications
- Appendix 4 - Annual Progress Report Year 2
- Fife Council Community Benefits Guide
- DiPTAC small bus accessibility 2007
- Guidance on the Safe Transportation of Wheelchairs
- Guidance on the Safe Use of Wheelchairs and Vehicle-mounted Passenger Lifts
- Category Trees May 2023
- PCIP Report 2024
- Fife Council Annual Value Report 23-24