Call for Evidence – Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee is seeking views on the general principles of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill. The Scottish Government has prepared a Policy Memorandum, Explanatory Notes and other accompanying documents (including a Financial Memorandum) which are published to accompany the Bill.
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 3 October 2013 and the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee has been designated lead committee for Stage 1 of the Bill. This requires the Committee to examine the general principles of the Bill and report its findings to Parliament. Stage 1 is also an opportunity to flag up more specific concerns that could be addressed by amendment at later Stages.
The Finance and Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committees will also consider the Bill and report to the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee.
The Committee’s Stage 1 scrutiny is built on evidence and written submissions are an important part of its consideration of the Bill.
The Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee hopes to consider written submissions and to take oral evidence during November and December 2013 and to report on the Bill’s general principles by February 2014.
In preparation for this, the Committee invites all interested individuals and organisations to submit written evidence on the Bill and its likely impact. An early response would be appreciated, given the tight timescales.
How to submit written evidence
The Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee’s webpages include a dedicated page for the Bill where you can access the call for evidence and background information. You can also follow the Bill’s scrutiny and read any evidence received.
Before making a submission, please read the Parliament’s policy on treatment of written evidence by subject and mandatory committees.
Written submissions should normally be limited to around 6 sides of A4 but, if they need to be much longer than this, they should be accompanied by a short summary of the main points. Submissions should be set out in numbered paragraphs. Where the submission refers to existing published material, it is preferable to provide hyperlinks or full citations (rather than extensive extracts).
The Committee prefers to receive written submissions electronically (preferably in Microsoft Word format). These should be sent by e-mail to: [email protected]. However you may also make hard copy written submissions to:
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Room T3.40
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Any queries about written submissions should be addressed in the first instance to the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee clerking team at the above e-mail address or on (0131) 348 5229.