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Simple terms explainer:

Councils must keep a public list of certain contracts they award. This list, called a contracts register, shows key details such as when the contract was awarded, who won it, how much it’s worth, and how long it will last. The purpose is to make council spending open and transparent so anyone can see who is doing work for the council and on what terms.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Corporate services


Duty type

Compliance


Social determinant of health

Economic stability

Emerging policy and legislation


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Bodies with shared interest

Scotland Excel
Audit Scotland
Scottish Public Procurement Group
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)

Standards and frameworks


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