Minutes: 06 March 2024

1. Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014:

The Committee took evidence from—

Craig Fergusson, Head of Finance (Transactions), South Lanarkshire Council;

Melanie Mackenzie, Strategic Commercial Manager, Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council;

Lynette Robertson, Head of Commercial and Procurement Services, City of Edinburgh Council;

and then from—

Gordon Beattie, Director of National Procurement, NHS National Services Scotland;

Stephen Connor, Senior Procurement Manager, Advanced Procurement for Universities and         Colleges;

Rob Mustard, Director of Capital Investment; and

    Joe Rowan, General Manager of Procurement, Scottish Water.

2. Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (In Private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard under agenda item 1 and agreed to seek written input from Scottish Trades Union Congress.

3. Just Transition for the North East and Moray (In Private):

The Committee deferred consideration of a draft report to next week.