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Procurement and the public sector equality duty: a guide for Scottish public bodies

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment

Specific Action(s):

1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 3A. Understand legal obligations 3D. Consider equality and human rights in public procurement

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Economic Development/Enterprise Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Justice Local authorities Transport

Role:

Legal & Compliance Staff Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A guide on building equality considerations into buying processes, covering how to assess suppliers, set contract conditions and manage suppliers fairly.

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