Reserved contract - Revision history

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	= History =		= History =

−	The ability ~~for~~ public bodies to restrict participation in a tender exercise to supported businesses through a reserved contract has been part of Scotland’s national procurement legislation since 2006.	+	The ability of public bodies to restrict participation in a tender exercise to supported businesses through a reserved contract has been part of Scotland’s national procurement legislation since 2006.

−	In 2017, additional guidance for the reserved contract process was made available to the public in a Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) ~~entitled~~ ‘[https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses]’.	+	In 2017, additional guidance for the reserved contract process was made available to the public in a Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) ‘[https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses]’.

	Reserved contracts are part of SPD (Scotland), which replaced the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) on 31 December 2020.		Reserved contracts are part of SPD (Scotland), which replaced the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) on 31 December 2020.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Contract.
	* Contract notice.		* Contract notice.
		+	* Disability.
	* Diversity in the built environment sector.		* Diversity in the built environment sector.
−	* ~~Innovative partnership procedure~~.	+	* Public procurement.
−	* ~~OJEU procurement procedures~~.	+	* Scotland.
	* Single Procurement Document (Scotland).		* Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
	* Social Enterprise Network Scotland SENScot.		* Social Enterprise Network Scotland SENScot.
		+	* Supplier.
	* Supported business.		* Supported business.

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	* Central government.		* Central government.
−	* ~~Health~~.	+	* Healthcare service providers.
	* Local authorities.		* Local authorities.
−	* Police and fire.	+	* Police and fire organisations.
	* Universities and colleges.		* Universities and colleges.
−	* Third sector (voluntary organisations and charities registered in Scotland).	+	* Third sector entities (voluntary organisations and charities registered in Scotland).
	* Other public bodies.		* Other public bodies.

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	The Single Procurement Document (Scotland) - also referred to as SPD (Scotland) - is a document that contains questions used at the selection stage for post-Brexit procurement exercises in Scotland to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.		The Single Procurement Document (Scotland) - also referred to as SPD (Scotland) - is a document that contains questions used at the selection stage for post-Brexit procurement exercises in Scotland to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.

−	The Supplier Journey portion of the Scottish Government’s procurement guidance website offers an overview of the different types of procurement processes that are available under SPD (Scotland). One such type of process is a reserved contract.	+	The [https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ Supplier Journey] portion of the Scottish Government’s procurement guidance website offers an overview of the different types of procurement processes that are available under SPD (Scotland). One such type of process is a reserved contract.

	= Definition =		= Definition =
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	For additional information, see [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].		For additional information, see [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].

−	Public bodies can find information about additional goods and services on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). When buyers enter the commodity they wish to purchase, the portal will highlight supported businesses which could potentially meet the requirements for a reserved contract.	+	Public bodies can find information about additional goods and services on [https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)]. When buyers enter the commodity they wish to purchase, the portal will highlight supported businesses which could potentially meet the requirements for a reserved contract.

	= Sustainable procurement considerations =		= Sustainable procurement considerations =
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	* Legislation.gov, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/12/contents Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014].		* Legislation.gov, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/12/contents Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014].
	* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].		* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].
−	* Scottish Government, Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).	+	* Scottish Government, [https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)].
	* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses: SPPN 04/2017].		* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses: SPPN 04/2017].
−	* Scottish Government, Supplier Journey.	+	* Scottish Government, [https://www.supplierjourney.scot/ Supplier Journey].
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		+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Cost_/_business_planning]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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	= Sustainable procurement considerations =		= Sustainable procurement considerations =

−	Public bodies have been encouraged by the Scottish Government to monitor how they have included supported businesses in their procurement activities. This process will help them verify their compliance with the sustainable procurement duty and annual reporting requirements established in The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.	+	Public bodies have been encouraged by the Scottish Government to monitor how they have included supported businesses in their procurement activities. This process will help them verify their compliance with the sustainable procurement duty and annual reporting requirements established in [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/12/contents The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014].

	Under the 2014 Act, public bodies with an annual procurement budget equal to or greater than £5 million are required to publish an annual procurement report. One of the mandatory elements to be included in the report is "a summary of any steps taken to facilitate the involvement of supported businesses in regulated procurements during the year covered by the report".		Under the 2014 Act, public bodies with an annual procurement budget equal to or greater than £5 million are required to publish an annual procurement report. One of the mandatory elements to be included in the report is "a summary of any steps taken to facilitate the involvement of supported businesses in regulated procurements during the year covered by the report".
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	* Innovative partnership procedure.		* Innovative partnership procedure.
	* OJEU procurement procedures.		* OJEU procurement procedures.
−	* Reserved Contract.
	* Single Procurement Document (Scotland).		* Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
	* Social Enterprise Network Scotland SENScot.		* Social Enterprise Network Scotland SENScot.
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	= External resources =		= External resources =

		+	* Legislation.gov, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/12/contents Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014].
	* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].		* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].
	* Scottish Government, Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).		* Scottish Government, Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
	* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses: SPPN 04/2017].		* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses: SPPN 04/2017].
	* Scottish Government, Supplier Journey.		* Scottish Government, Supplier Journey.

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	= Pursuing parameters =		= Pursuing parameters =

−	The Government has encouraged public bodies to use the reserved contracts process when conditions ~~warranted~~ it. Buyers have been prompted to become familiar with the goods and services provided by supported businesses and consider, when planning a procurement exercise~~, if a contract or framework agreement should be 'reserved'~~.	+	The Government has encouraged public bodies to use the reserved contracts process when conditions justify it. Buyers have been prompted to become familiar with the goods and services provided by supported businesses and consider them when planning a procurement exercise.

	Some of the goods and services that may be suitable for reserved contracts from supported businesses include:		Some of the goods and services that may be suitable for reserved contracts from supported businesses include:
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	For additional information, see [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].		For additional information, see [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].

−	Public bodies can find additional goods and services on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). When buyers enter the commodity they wish to purchase, the portal will highlight supported businesses which could potentially meet ~~that requirement~~.	+	Public bodies can find information about additional goods and services on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). When buyers enter the commodity they wish to purchase, the portal will highlight supported businesses which could potentially meet the requirements for a reserved contract.

	= Sustainable procurement considerations =		= Sustainable procurement considerations =

−	Public bodies have been encouraged by the Scottish Government to monitor how they ~~are including~~ supported businesses in their procurement activities. This process will help them verify their compliance with the sustainable procurement duty and annual reporting requirements established in The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.	+	Public bodies have been encouraged by the Scottish Government to monitor how they have included supported businesses in their procurement activities. This process will help them verify their compliance with the sustainable procurement duty and annual reporting requirements established in The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

	Under the 2014 Act, public bodies with an annual procurement budget equal to or greater than £5 million are required to publish an annual procurement report. One of the mandatory elements to be included in the report is "a summary of any steps taken to facilitate the involvement of supported businesses in regulated procurements during the year covered by the report".		Under the 2014 Act, public bodies with an annual procurement budget equal to or greater than £5 million are required to publish an annual procurement report. One of the mandatory elements to be included in the report is "a summary of any steps taken to facilitate the involvement of supported businesses in regulated procurements during the year covered by the report".

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= Introduction =

The Single Procurement Document (Scotland) - also referred to as SPD (Scotland) - is a document that contains questions used at the selection stage for post-Brexit procurement exercises in Scotland to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.

The Supplier Journey portion of the Scottish Government’s procurement guidance website offers an overview of the different types of procurement processes that are available under SPD (Scotland). One such type of process is a reserved contract.

= Definition =

A reserved contract allows a public sector procurement officer to “reserve” a procurement exercise so that the contract (or part of it) can only be supplied by a supported business. A supported business is ‘an organisation whose main aim is the social and professional integration of disabled and disadvantaged workers and where at least 30% of their workforce are classed as disabled or disadvantaged.’

Reserved contracts may be used by public sector entities, including:

* Central government.
* Health.
* Local authorities.
* Police and fire.
* Universities and colleges.
* Third sector (voluntary organisations and charities registered in Scotland).
* Other public bodies.

Standard procurement rules apply to reserved contracts, which means these transactions are subject to all types of procurement legislation. If the reserved contract process is used, then this must be stated within the contract notice.

= History =

The ability for public bodies to restrict participation in a tender exercise to supported businesses through a reserved contract has been part of Scotland’s national procurement legislation since 2006.

In 2017, additional guidance for the reserved contract process was made available to the public in a Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) entitled ‘[https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses]’.

Reserved contracts are part of SPD (Scotland), which replaced the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) on 31 December 2020.

= Pursuing parameters =

The Government has encouraged public bodies to use the reserved contracts process when conditions warranted it. Buyers have been prompted to become familiar with the goods and services provided by supported businesses and consider, when planning a procurement exercise, if a contract or framework agreement should be 'reserved'.

Some of the goods and services that may be suitable for reserved contracts from supported businesses include:

* Document management services.
* Furniture and associated products (including repair services).
* Personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms,
* Signage.

For additional information, see [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].

Public bodies can find additional goods and services on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). When buyers enter the commodity they wish to purchase, the portal will highlight supported businesses which could potentially meet that requirement.

= Sustainable procurement considerations =

Public bodies have been encouraged by the Scottish Government to monitor how they are including supported businesses in their procurement activities. This process will help them verify their compliance with the sustainable procurement duty and annual reporting requirements established in The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Under the 2014 Act, public bodies with an annual procurement budget equal to or greater than £5 million are required to publish an annual procurement report. One of the mandatory elements to be included in the report is "a summary of any steps taken to facilitate the involvement of supported businesses in regulated procurements during the year covered by the report".

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Contract notice.
* Diversity in the built environment sector.
* Innovative partnership procedure.
* OJEU procurement procedures.
* Reserved Contract.
* Single Procurement Document (Scotland).
* Social Enterprise Network Scotland SENScot.
* Supported business.

= External resources =

* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/commodities-reserved-supported-businesss-framework/ Commodities reserved for supported businesses: framework guidance].
* Scottish Government, Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
* Scottish Government, [https://www.gov.scot/publications/reserving-contracts-for-supported-businesses-sppn-042017/ Reserving contracts for supported businesses: SPPN 04/2017].
* Scottish Government, Supplier Journey.