FOI003255 FOI Human Resources

Short Description
Services Procurement
Reference number
FOI003255
Date
01/07/2026
Request

I am writing to request information regarding your organisation’s current approach to Services Procurement, particularly in relation to Statement of Work (SOW) / project-based delivery and professional services.

Specifically, I would be grateful if you could provide information on the following:

•    How SOW or project-based services are currently procured and managed
•    Who the lead supplier(s) are for these services
•    The procurement routes or frameworks typically utilised by the authority
•    The types of programmes or projects most commonly delivered through this model (e.g. digital, transformation, workforce)
•    Which internal functions are responsible for managing these engagements (e.g. procurement, HR, transformation teams)
•    Any current challenges, priorities, or strategic focus areas in relation to Services Procurement
•    The renewal or expiry dates of any existing contracts relating to Services Procurement Service