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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must ensure that procurement processes are open and fair. This includes advertising all regulated procurements on Public Contracts Scotland, maintaining a public contract register, and providing clear feedback to unsuccessful bidders. Councils must apply fair and non-discriminatory selection and exclusion criteria, including mandatory exclusions for bidders involved in criminal activity or serious misconduct. They must also document decisions and maintain auditable records.
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