Explanatory Notes

Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

2014 asp 12

17 June 2014

Commentary on Sections

Part 3: Specific Duties

Charges for participation in procurement process

Section 31 – Charges for participation in procurement process

67.Section 31 prohibits a contracting authority charging a supplier any sort of fee for participation in the procurement process. This includes a fee to provide any document required to participate in that process.