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Latest Scottish DNA Database Statistics

Latest quarterly statistics (October - December 2011) of information held on the Scottish DNA Database

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New Chief Information Officer joins SPSA

Martin Leven has joined SPSA as the organisation's new Chief Information Officer.

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SPSA Welcomes Announcement of Single Scottish Police Service

Andrea Quinn, Chief Executive SPSA comments on the creation of a single Scottish police service.

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Procurement and contracts

The procurement and contracts function is responsible for the development and implementation of procurement strategies, policies, procedures and systems to meet business needs and legislative and other guideline requirements. They also develop appropriate measurement, monitoring and feedback procedures to monitor the effectiveness of procurement activities.  

This involves establishing and maintaining a system for the development and issue of tender documents, evaluation and negotiation of tenders and placement of contracts along with ensuring that the procurement system supports budget requirements.