Appendix G - Definitions and Abbreviations

Definitions
BPI

Best Practice Indicator

CoE

Centre of Expertise

DPADelegated Purchasing Authority
EHRCEquality and Human Rights Commision
EMT

Executive Management Team

ePSE-Procurement Scotland
FOIFreedom of Information
FOISAFreedom of Information (Scotland) Act
GPCGovernment Procurement Card
HoPHead of Procurement
IA

Information Assurance

ICTInformation and Communications Technology
MEATMost Economically Advantageous Tender
NCANon-competitive Action
NDPBNon-Departmental Public Body
OBSOutput Based Specification
OJEUOfficial Journal of the European Union
PCAProcurement Capability Assessment
PCSPublic Contracts Scotland
PQQPre-qualification Questionnaire
PECOSProfessional Electronic Commerce Management System
RoSRegisters of Scotland
SGScottish Government
SLA

Service Level Agreement

SMESmall or Medium Enterprise
SPDScottish Procurement Department
T&CsTerms and Conditions
T&STravel and Subsistence
VFMValue for Money