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What this meansGB-SCT
Scotland context. Scottish procurement legislation generally applies.
Context notes
Devolved Scottish authorities are generally excluded from the Procurement Act 2023 and continue under Scottish procurement legislation, subject to statutory exceptions for certain cross-regime procurement arrangements. Do not state the Act never applies in Scotland; determine authority and arrangement scope.
Language and formats
Date guidance. Use en-GB dates with month names for legal effective dates.
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Term-level notes
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It is buying by or for the public sector. The exact rules depend on the country, the type of authority and the value or nature of the purchase.
