Executive Summary

Procurement and commercial capability are central to the successful delivery of Transport Scotland’s business. Transport Scotland’s budget is allocated as part of the Scottish Government’s budget, which is set on an annual basis. Transport Scotland uses its financial resources to support the delivery of the National Transport Strategy (NTS2) and the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2), supporting the delivery of a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, which in turn will help to deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.

The Scottish Government released the first Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland in April 2023. Transport Scotland’s Corporate Procurement Strategy supports the Scottish Government’s goals for procurement and aligns with this overarching framework and supports the delivery of its four key objectives:

• good for businesses and their employees
• good for places and communities
• good for society
• open and connected

This Corporate Procurement Strategy outlines how these objectives will be achieved through Transport Scotland’s procurement activity for the period 2025–2026. It defines the agency’s strategic direction, reflects legal and policy obligations and promotes the effective use of public funds. In doing so, it also supports national commitments to Net Zero emissions and the broader ambition to protect the climate and improve lives.

The statements on Transport Scotland’s general procurement policies which are required by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 can be found in Appendix A. Our processes, along with the practical actions we commit to, will ensure that Transport Scotland remains at the forefront of best procurement practice.

Transport Scotland publishes an Annual Procurement Report on the performance of its regulated procurements each year, with the most recent published in March 2025.