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Procurement Reform Bill and Sustainable Procurement. Update by Peter Brown Sustainable Procurement Manager. Procurement Reform Bill.
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Procurement Reform BillandSustainable Procurement Update by Peter Brown Sustainable Procurement Manager
Procurement Reform Bill Proposed AIM “To establish a national legislative framework for sustainable public procurement that supports Scotland's economic growth by delivering social and environmental benefits including community benefits, supporting innovation and promoting public procurement processes and systems which are transparent, streamlined, standardised, proportionate, fair and business-friendly.” • Consultation • What is currently happening? • What will happen next? • Key Dates
Sustainable Public Procurement in Scotland Next Steps
The Marrakech Process is a dynamic, global effort launched in 2003 on Sustainable Consumption and Production with all relevant stakeholders working in 7 Task Forces including the Sustainable Public Procurement Task Force (MTF on SPP). The MTF on SPP developed an Approach which is being rolled out to a number of countries worldwide. In 2011 UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) assumed responsibility for promoting the MTF on SPP Approach. http://esa.un.org/marrakechprocess/tfsuspubproc.shtml !9 48..8
Current training concluded October 2012. Key themes emerging… Inconsistency in approach across current guidance Inconsistency in application of current guidance Marrakech simplifies processes Support from buyers to do more Willingness from buyers to test future proposals Alignment with suppliers On-going review by EU Commission & SG Bill will be key drivers on detail Key Themes to consider are…
Sustainable Procurement Project 2013 Sustainable Procurement Bill PCA Primary Means To measure Success PCS Tender Development tools Procurement Journey Flexible Framework Self-assessment E-learning modules Marrakech Sustainable Procurement Training ‘Sustainable procurement is good procurement’
e-learning and the Marrakech Approach www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/registration-marrakech-approach-sustainable-public-procurement www.sd.defra.gov.uk/advice/public/nsppp/carbon-learning/
Sustainable Procurement in Scotland – A Collection of Case Studies