Governance

Subject to certain exceptions, anyone who consumes alcohol or is in possession of an open container containing alcohol in a designated place will be guilty of an offence.

These byelaws set out what type of employment is permitted for children who are not above school age and what permits are required.

It covers:

• Interpretation and extent 
• Prohibited employment
• Permitted employment of children aged 14 and over 
• Permitted employment of children aged 13 
• Employment before school 
• Additional conditions 
• Notification of employment and employment permits 
• Street trading
• Revocation

Our contracts register

We aim to provide transparency and support a competitive supplier market by making our contract information easily accessible.

Our Contracts Register, published on Public Contracts Scotland in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, outlines all live regulated contracts with a value of more than £50,000.

Standing orders in relation to contracts

Our Standing Orders in Relation to Contracts are made under Section 81 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act, 1973 and apply to all contracts let by or on behalf of the Council.

These standing orders include information on procedures, governance, exemptions, and variations to contracts.

Monitoring compliance and delivery

We regularly monitor suppliers, contractors, and businesses working with us to assess your compliance and delivery of:

• minimum requirements of the contract, such as insurances or licences
• adherence to key deliverables and milestones
• compliance with terms and conditions
• community benefits
• sustainability commitments
• benefits and saving opportunities
• innovation.

Contract and supplier management

Our contract and supplier management strategy sets a foundation for the implementation of a consistent approach to supplier and contract management across service areas and commodities, to drive value from new and existing contracts. 

As well as implementing consistent cross-service processes for supplier and contract management, we aim to improve existing supplier relationships through increased effective engagement, at the same time supporting local businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Corporate Procurement Strategy

We prepare and publish an annual procurement strategy - which is required from any public organisation with an estimated total value of regulated procurement spend of £5 million or more (excluding VAT) in a financial year, in accordance with Section 15 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

The strategy shows how procurement in Renfrewshire plays a fundamental role in supporting the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives.

Annual procurement reports

We prepare and publish an annual procurement report – which is required by any contracting authority on their regulated procurement activities as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of their financial year, in accordance with Section 18 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Our procurement governance and compliance includes the register of our contracts; standing orders in relation to contracts; contract and supplier management; how we monitor compliance and delivery; our current strategy; annual procurement reports and team contact details.

Christine McCourt, Head of Finance and Procurement

Christine leads the Corporate Procurement Unit. 

Jenny Bowles, Corporate Procurement Manager 

Jenny manages the procurement team, contractual arrangements, and strategic use of procurement. She supports the Council’s financial, community, economic, social, and environmental objectives.

Email: jenny.bowles@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Laura Gillan, Procurement Manager for Construction

Laura manages the procurement of goods, works, and services for housing including housing regeneration and renewal, regeneration, events, and the Council’s property services. 

Email: laura.gillan@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Alexandra Donaldson, Procurement Manager for Adult Services, Children's Services, Chief Executive, Finance and Resources, and leisure services

Alexandra manages the procurement of third-party goods and services across social work and education, corporate services, and leisure services.

Email: alexandra.donaldson@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Graeme Beattie, Procurement Manager for Environment, Housing, and Infrastructure

Graeme manages the procurement of lighting, place and assets, street scene, waste services, transport and roads, and Soft and Hard Facilities Management.

Email: graeme.beattie@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Rebecca Park , Procurement Manager for the Learning Estate Programme

Rebecca manages procurement across Renfrewshire’s learning estate,  Glasgow City Region City Deal projects, and other cultural infrastructure programmes

Email: Rebecca.park@renfrewshire.gov.uk 

Rachel Davison, Digital Procurement Manager

Rachel manages procurement for Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT).

Email: rachel.davison@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Andrew Kane, Procure to Pay (P2P) Manager

Andrew is responsible for the Purchase to Pay (P2P) systems and processes.