Overview
Public sector procurement in Scotland has undergone significant reform since the landmark Review of Public Procurement in Scotland, published in 2006 by John McClelland. This review set out a vision for improving efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across all public bodies, and it continues to shape procurement practices today.
The Scottish Government’s procurement reform programme, driven by the recommendations of the McClelland Report, aims to deliver best value for taxpayers while supporting economic growth, sustainability, and community benefits. Dundee City Council aligns its procurement strategy with these national priorities, ensuring that our processes are fair, open, and designed to maximise benefits for local communities and suppliers.
Further details on the national programme can be found on https://www.gov.scot.
Scottish Government Key Priorities
Public sector procurement in Scotland is guided by priorities set by the Scottish Government. These include:
- Maximise efficiency and collaboration
- Deliver and demonstrate real cash savings across the public sector
- Improve access to public sector contracts, particularly for SMEs
- Embed sustainable procurement at the heart of the reform agenda
- Deliver on the Community Wealth Building agenda
For more information, visit https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/.
Publications
- Annual Procurement Report 2024-25 (6.6MB PDF)
- Procurement Strategy 2024-27 (595KB PDF)
- Dundee City Council Procurement Spend Data 2024-25 (184KB MS Excel doc)
- Dundee City Council Line Level Procurement Expenditure 2024-25 (4MB PDF)
- Contract Register Snapshot, 5 December 2025 (42KB MS Excel doc)
- Forward Plan, March 2025 (67KB MS Word doc)
- Community Wealth Building Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030 (1MB PDF)
- Community Benefits Policy Refresh - August 2025 (646KB PDF)
- Public Contract Scotland (PCS) - Published Contract Notices (74KB MS Excel doc)
- Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) - Published Contract Award Notices (81KB MS Excel doc)
Contract Terms and Conditions
Dundee City Council uses model terms and conditions aligned with Scottish Government standards.
For suppliers, please download the relevant terms and conditions:
- Conditions of Contract for The Purchase of Goods (243KB PDF)
- Conditions of Contract for The Purchase of Goods (and related services) (239KB PDF)
- Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Consultancy Services (284KB PDF)
- Conditions of Contract for the Provision of Services (276KB PDF)
- Conditions of Contract for the Provision of a Services Concession Contract (238KB PDF)
How We Buy Goods & Services
Dundee City Council advertises contracts via Public Contracts Scotland and uses national frameworks such as Scottish Procurement and Scotland Excel.
For a short guide on our procurement process, see here.
Sustainability - Net Zero Toolkit
The Net Zero Toolkit is a free resource for SMEs to develop carbon reduction strategies. It focuses on eight key operational areas to help businesses measure and reduce CO₂ emissions, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero target by 2040.
Upcoming Supplier Events
- 3rd March 2026 - Meet the Buyer Tayside 2026
Stay informed about opportunities to engage with Dundee City Council.
Contact Us
Corporate Procurement Team
Email: eprocurement@dundeecity.gov.uk
Tel: 01382 433401
Julie Thompson, Corporate Procurement Manager
Email: julie.thompson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Tel: 07985 818034
Address:
C/O Procurement
Floor 5 - Dundee House
50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee, DD1 1LS