The Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards are fast becoming the most sought-after awards in the sector. The reason is simple – GO is the only magazine in the UK dedicated to public procurement, so when it gives an Award, it's doing so on the basis of in-depth knowledge of the marketplace.

With categories covering Individual and Team Excellence, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, the GO Awards Scotland reflect many of the key areas of focus within public procurement. Recognising that procurement is about buyers and suppliers working together, the GO Awards Scotland also include categories for Best Service and Healthcare Supplier Award – for which entries from SME organisations are encouraged. The GO/McClelland Collaborative Procurement Award, endorsed by John McClelland - the author of the Review of Public Procurement in Scotland – will highlight examples of best practice in this important area.

The highlight of the GO Awards Scotland is the coveted Outstanding Contribution Award - presented to those who have played a significant role in effecting positive change within the Scottish business and/or public sector procurement community.

To see the full list of categories for 2008 and details of how to enter, click here.

To view the 2008 GO Awards Scotland Award Ceremony agenda,
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The 2008 GO Awards Scotland will be presented at a ceremony held during Procurex (Scotland’s first dedicated private and public procurement exhibition) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow (adjacent to the SECC) on 29 October 2008. GO magazine is the media partner for Procurex: a fitting alliance given the aim of Procurex is to increase the awareness and recognition of the work of procurement professionals across the UK. Procurex is supported by many of the UK's most prominent procurement organisations and public bodies, including the Scottish Government.

To find out more about Procurex, please click here