Consultation on Social Care Procurement Scotland

Consultation on Social Care Procurement Scotland   What is procurement?   Procurement is the process by which a local authority buys goods and services identified in its strategies and plans, which will meet the needs of communities and individuals. This guidance applies when a local authority is buying social care and support services from private and voluntary sector service providers. A consultation is now taking place on procurement. The Scottish Government would like to receive comments on the full draft Guidance.     www.scotland.gov.uk/publications/2010/01/13125211/1   Responding to the consultation The Joint Improvement Team and Scottish Procurement Directorate welcomes input by 5 April 2010. Comments can be submitted by e-mail to: socialcareprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or by post to: Alex Bell, Scottish Government, Partnership Improvement and Outcomes Division, 3ER, St Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG. To ensure that we treat your response appropriately, please also complete and return the Respondent Information Form.