This manual provides guidance on the rules that apply to Registers of Scotland (RoS) staff who are involved in Procurement activity (guidance on Definitions and Abbreviations can be found at Appendix G .

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Procurement 2. Procurement and Supply Policy 3. Reporting Protocol 4. Procurement Responsibilities - Heads of Business Units 5. Requisitioning and Procurement Procedures 6. Contracts Database - Tender Register and Bid Documentation 7. Tendering Exercise - Checklist and Summary Reports 8. Audit Trail for Contract Awards 9. Contract Management 10. Overview of Procurement Procedures Appendix A - Procurement Staff Appendix B - Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Procurement Appendix C - Competition Levels (Goods & Services) Appendix D - Pro Forma Business Case Checklist Appendix E - Post-Project Review Template Appendix F - Non-Competitive Action (NCA) Template Appendix G - Definitions and Abbreviations

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Procurement
2. Procurement and Supply Policy
3. Reporting Protocol
4. Procurement Responsibilities - Heads of Business Units
5. Requisitioning and Procurement Procedures
6. Contracts Database - Tender Register and Bid Documentation
7. Tendering Exercise - Checklist and Summary Reports
8. Audit Trail for Contract Awards
9. Contract Management
10. Overview of Procurement Procedures
Appendix A - Procurement Staff
Appendix B - Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Procurement
Appendix C - Competition Levels (Goods & Services)
Appendix D - Pro Forma Business Case Checklist
Appendix E - Post-Project Review Template
Appendix F - Non-Competitive Action (NCA) Template
Appendix G - Definitions and Abbreviations