Executive summary

This Annual Procurement Report records Transport Scotland’s regulated procurement activity during the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. During this year Transport Scotland awarded 33 regulated procurements with a value in excess of £241 million.

Procurement was undertaken in accordance with the Transport Scotland Corporate Procurement Strategy 2024-2025 and supported its four corporate procurement objectives to ensure compliance with legislation while delivering value for money, sustainability and wider social benefits. Transport Scotland retains its commitment to continuous improvement and maintenance of high capability in its procurement activities. Details of Transport Scotland’s regulated procurement activity during the reporting period is shown in Appendix A.

Sustainable procurement principles were embedded in all Transport Scotland procurement activity and contribute to the delivery of the Scottish Government’s just transition. It remains at the forefront of implementing a wide range of community benefits in its contracts and procurements. Transport Scotland maximised its impact in delivering a wide range of employment and training opportunities, supporting young people, adults and businesses throughout Scotland. Suppliers on its contracts are supporting local communities by creating economic benefits and supporting community groups, as well as visiting schools, providing environmental benefits, supporting local businesses and making charity donations.

Community benefits reported by contracted suppliers during the period include the creation of 832 new entrants’ positions, 63 apprenticeships, 172 graduate positions and 77 work placements. Appendix B highlights the range of employment positions provided by suppliers over the reporting year as a result of community benefits, as well as showcasing examples of other community benefits provided on one contract. Transport Scotland’s suppliers also awarded over 570 sub-contracts valued in excess of £160 million.

Transport Scotland is committed to promoting the use of supported businesses and social enterprises through procurement. Its suppliers reported placing orders in excess £560,000 with supported businesses and social enterprises during the reporting period.