Public Procurement Policy (Policy 3.1): 300 common services manual

The Public Procurement Policy (Policy 3.1) explains the procedures for buying goods, services and construction to ensure the best value for public money.

This policy outlines the procedures government departments, agencies, boards and commissions need to follow to ensure the process of buying goods, services and construction is competitive, transparent, fair and financially responsible.

Information includes:

• policy statement, definitions and objectives
• who the policy applies to
• directives and guidelines
• accountability and monitoring
• applicable protocols

300 Common Services is part of the Government of Nova Scotia’s Corporate Administrative Policy Manuals that outline corporate administrative policies and procedures. This policy is part of Chapter 3: Government Services.