Electronic procurement card: review management report
Electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) transactional data released to the Scottish Labour Party via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request was subsequently given to various media outlets in August 2023. This report provides a summary of the reviews undertaken and the key findings from these reviews
Annex A – List of Transactions
No. |
Debit (£) |
Merchant |
Transaction Date |
Line-Item Description |
Further information on transactions obtained as part of the review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
7.37 |
ASDA GROCERIES ONLINE |
21/12/2021 |
Christmas Entertainments |
Transaction relates to provisions for Christmas lunch for Marine Scotland vessel crew working on Christmas Day. |
2 |
183.90 |
ASDA GROCERIES ONLINE |
21/12/2021 |
Christmas Entertainments |
|
3 |
89.37 |
ASDA GROCERIES ONLINE |
21/12/2021 |
Christmas Entertainments |
|
4 |
37 |
DVSA LEARNER |
11/11/2019 |
20048 - Driving theory test (c1) - for a member of staff |
The advanced driving course is provided to staff where driving to rural and remote locations in Scotland throughout the year. This is deemed a significant component in the delivery of their job. In this case, the member of staff was a fisheries observer. |
5 |
37 |
DVSA LEARNER |
08/11/2019 |
20048 - Driving theory test (c1) for a member of staff |
|
6 |
65 |
PAYPAL |
12/02/2021 |
Yoga class for Climate Change Division awayday on 18 February |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Team building activity as part of a Climate Change Division away day event. This transaction was approved by Deputy Director as part of away day. |
7 |
156.99 |
LECHAMEAU.COM |
16/06/2022 |
Wellies |
Purchase of protective clothing for Agricultural Officer required to undertake duties as part of their role. |
8 |
10.5 |
WM MORRISONS STORE |
19/06/2021 |
Nail polish x 3 bottles |
Utilised by Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) to distinguish items of glassware to prevent cross-contamination. Required under chemistry standard operating procedure CHEM-007, Section 4.2. |
9 |
3 |
POUNDLAND LTD 1397 |
12/07/2020 |
Nail polish x 3 |
|
10 |
10 |
WM MORRISONS STORE |
03/12/2019 |
2 Nail Polish |
Utilised by SASA to distinguish items of glassware to prevent cross-contamination. Required under chemistry standard operating procedure CHEM-007, Section 4.2. |
11 |
22.8 |
AMZNMktplace |
30/04/2020 |
4 x clear nail polish for mounting samples |
Utilised by SASA to mount and preserve zoological specimens on slides for identification and to retain as reference specimens. |
12 |
9.99 |
AMZNMktplace |
16/02/2022 |
Acetone Nail polish remover - cleaning of plastic tallies |
Acetone purchased for use in cleaning equipment used SASA field trials, to be re-used in following years trials. |
13 |
4182 |
GLENEAGLES HOTELS |
05/11/2019 |
Hospitality and Hotel Accommodation for Scottish Women & Girls in Sport - Gleneagles Hotel - Active Scotland Division - 8th September 2019 |
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Advisory Board meeting. Hosting the UK Sports Cabinet to coincide with the event and showcase Scotland in hosting major events. |
14 |
856 |
GLENEAGLES HOTELS |
24/10/2019 |
Payment for hospitality with UK Sports Minister Meeting in Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire - 13th September 2019 |
|
15 |
162.5 |
GLENEAGLES HOTELS |
27/08/2019 |
Hospitality charge for a meeting at Gleneagles |
Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Advisory Board meeting. Hosting the UK Sports Cabinet to coincide with the event and showcase Scotland in hosting major events. |
16 |
18.98 |
WATERSTONES.COM |
14/06/2021 |
1 x copy of book "Women hold up half the sky" |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Six copies were purchased for SG library stock at the request of six SG colleagues. Purchased during Covid restrictions - libraries unable to provide lending service. |
17 |
18.98 |
WATERSTONES.COM |
03/06/2021 |
1 x copy of book "Women hold up half the sky" |
|
18 |
18.98 |
WATERSTONES.COM |
01/06/2021 |
1 x copy of book "Women hold up half the sky" |
|
19 |
18.98 |
WATERSTONES.COM |
27/05/2021 |
1 x copy of book "Women hold up half the sky" |
|
20 |
18.98 |
WATERSTONES.COM |
27/05/2021 |
1 x copy of book "Women hold up half the sky" |
|
21 |
18.98 |
WATERSTONES.COM |
27/05/2021 |
1 x copy of book "Women hold up half the sky" |
|
22 |
8.28 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
24/06/2022 |
1x "How to run a government: so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don’t go crazy" book |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Approved purchase of books – including copies to be retained for library stock. |
23 |
9.99 |
BLACKWELL'S |
16/06/2022 |
1x "How to run a government: so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don’t go crazy" book |
|
24 |
8.28 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
24/05/2022 |
1x "How to run a government so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don’t go crazy" book |
|
25 |
9.19 |
BLACKWELL'S |
14/02/2022 |
1x "How to run a government so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don't go crazy" book |
|
26 |
9.19 |
BLACKWELL'S |
10/02/2022 |
1x "How to run a government so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don't go crazy" book |
|
27 |
9.19 |
BLACKWELL'S |
10/02/2022 |
1x "How to run a government so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don't go crazy" book |
|
28 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
10/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
29 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
10/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
30 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
31 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
32 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
33 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
34 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
35 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
36 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
37 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
38 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
39 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
40 |
8.22 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
07/01/2022 |
1x "How to Run A Government: So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy" book |
|
41 |
5.99 |
WWW.BLACKWELL.CO.UK |
03/10/2019 |
1x "Taxation: A Very Short Introduction" book. |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Approved purchase of books. |
42 |
9.49 |
WWW.BLACKWELL.CO.UK |
12/03/2020 |
1x "Marx: a very short introduction" book. |
|
43 |
1605.07 |
PLATINUM SERVICES |
13/10/2021 |
Meet and Greet at Dublin Airport for the FM |
Routine security feature of First Ministers’ travel arrangements. |
44 |
486 |
ACE HANDLING UK LTD |
16/11/2021 |
Meet and greet for FM and staff at Edinburgh Airport |
|
45 |
550.8 |
ACE HANDLING UK LTD |
06/12/2021 |
Meet and greet for the First Minister at Airport |
|
46 |
406.8 |
ACE HANDLING UK LTD |
06/04/2022 |
Meet and greet at airport for the First Minister and party |
|
47 |
590.4 |
ACE HANDLING UK LTD |
05/05/2022 |
Meet and greet at Edinburgh and London City Airports for the First Minister and staff on 18th and 20th April 2022 |
|
48 |
646 |
FASTRACK VIP LTD |
17/06/2022 |
meet and greet at Airport for the FM and staff |
|
49 |
288 |
ACE HANDLING UK LTD |
30/06/2022 |
Meet and greet at Airport for the FM and staff |
|
50 |
486 |
ACE HANDLING UK LTD |
30/06/2022 |
Meet and greet at Airport for FM and staff |
|
51 |
1216.55 |
ART AND FRAMING PRO IN |
12/03/2020 |
Framing of 3 Declaration of Arbroath pictures for Tartan week activity |
Client area purchased three prints - one for Washington office, one for Canada, and one for use at Tartan Day events, held by the American Scottish Foundation. |
52 |
1029.97 |
D & GC INTERNET |
11/09/2020 |
Council tax for Dumfries property |
Bills relating to vacant SG properties. |
53 |
2382.2 |
CNES |
11/03/2022 |
Council Tax for vacant staff house |
|
54 |
40.25 |
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRI |
26/04/2021 |
Electricity for vacant staff house |
|
55 |
2310.64 |
CNES |
12/03/2021 |
Council tax for vacant staff house |
|
56 |
405.25 |
WWW.CERTASENERGY.C |
11/03/2021 |
Fuel for vacant staff house |
|
57 |
298 |
CNES |
26/01/2021 |
Council Tax payment for vacant staff house |
|
58 |
298 |
CNES |
02/12/2020 |
Council Tax Payment for vacant staff house |
|
59 |
298 |
CNES |
30/10/2020 |
Council Tax Payment for vacant staff house |
|
60 |
596.76 |
CNES |
21/08/2020 |
2 month council tax for vacant staff house |
|
61 |
38.77 |
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRI |
21/08/2020 |
Electricity for vacant staff house |
|
62 |
492.68 |
CNES |
15/08/2019 |
Council Tax for Uninhabited Department House |
Bills relating to vacant SG properties. |
63 |
209.27 |
AWS EMEA |
03/11/2020 |
Amazon Cloud services |
Relates to migration of Agricultural and Rural Economy Directorate Content Management System. |
64 |
30 |
CEC BLE COBALT WEB |
15/03/2022 |
Traffic Fine |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. SG vehicle incurred fine for traffic violation (driving in a bus lane). The traffic fine was paid promptly to avoid it being escalated to a higher payment. Reimbursement was subsequently sought and received. |
65 |
750 |
Tesla_GB |
14/01/2022 |
TESLA 4010A0000049377 MODEL 3 MAINTENANCE |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Invoices provided show deposit paid for purchase of new SG fleet car. |
66 |
750 |
Tesla_GB |
14/01/2022 |
TESLA 4010A0000049379 MODEL 3 MAINTENANCE |
|
67 |
53 |
FRINGE BOX OFFICE |
13/01/2021 |
Purchase of fringe tickets |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Ministers attending SG funded productions to showcase Scottish creative industry innovations. Complimentary tickets sought but unavailable for these events. |
68 |
28.5 |
FRINGE BOX OFFICE |
13/01/2021 |
Purchase of fringe tickets |
|
69 |
232.09 |
THE CELTIC WHISKEY SHOP |
10/10/2019 |
Purchase of Scottish gin for networking reception on occasion of Edinburgh Fringe festival visit and workshop |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Purchased for Scottish Government Office networking event in Dublin. Jointly hosted in conjunction with Edinburgh Fringe. |
70 |
100 |
WWW.SWINGERSLDN.COM CRAZY GOLF CLUB |
11/03/2021 |
soft drinks for away day activity |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Transaction is for a Scotland House (London) team building activity as part of an away day event. |
71 |
431.73 |
SWINGERS CRAZY GOLF CLUB |
13/03/2021 |
team building activity |
|
72 |
431.73 |
SWINGERS CRAZY GOLF CLUB |
13/03/2021 |
team building activity |
|
73 |
27 |
PAYPAL EBAY HOMEDISCO |
08/11/2019 |
Making Grampian a better team |
Purchase of a suggestion box for Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate. |
74 |
1.59 |
GOOGLE Google Storage |
26/04/2021 |
20643 - Leaving Card |
Incorrect description used by cardholder, transaction relates to Google storage plan. |
75 |
4.19 |
Wob.com |
08/06/2022 |
1x "Scotland's Future: Your Guide to an Independent Scotland" book |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Book purchased for SG library stock. |
76 |
174.7 |
AMZNMktplace |
08/10/2021 |
China crockery for Exec meeting rooms |
These items were purchased as part of the fit-out costs associated with the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry relocation project when it moved from Rosebery House to Mint House in 2021. |
77 |
3.3 |
AMZNMktplace |
19/08/2019 |
Purchase for away day - Ping Pong Balls |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Purchases relating to team building/away day activity. |
78 |
46.58 |
AMZNMktplace |
18/08/2019 |
Purchase for away day - Play dough and Paper Plates |
|
79 |
41.35 |
AMZNMktplace |
09/01/2022 |
2 x pregnancy test kits & 5 x 24% venturi Masks for Jura medical stores. |
Medical Supplies for Marine Scotland vessel. Merchant Shipping legislation states the equipment in this transaction are required as part of a ships medical stores. |
80 |
150 |
PAYPAL GREENHATPEO |
07/09/2020 |
Escape Room Unit Exercise - Reserved Benefits |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Social Security Directorate team building activity to improve wellbeing of staff. |
81 |
375 |
BREWHEMIA |
11/09/2019 |
Away day |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Cost of hiring a meeting room for SG Digital Directorate team building activity. |
82 |
174 |
WORLD OF BOWLING |
05/12/2019 |
Five a side football pitch hire Health Promotion Group |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. SASA Health Promotion Group funding pitch hire for staff football. |
83 |
1693.55 |
SEAMILL HYDRO HOTEL RE |
07/02/2022 |
Away day discussions |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Venue hired for HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland team building activity. |
84 |
2096.5 |
EDINBURGH ZOO |
29/06/2022 |
Cost of hiring venue for Away Day (Reviewed by SPPD – purchase by Directorate for Internal Audit and Assurance) |
N/A |
85 |
349 |
CURRYS ONLINE |
23/08/2021 |
Dyson vacuum cleaner |
Purchased for Marine Scotland vessel MPV Hirta. |
86 |
36 |
KEELA INTERNATIONAL LT |
18/07/2022 |
SG Branded T-shirt for Bee inspector |
Branded clothing for bee inspectors to enhance corporate identity and so they could be easily identified as SG employees during inspections and engagement activities. |
87 |
16.93 |
WWW.BOOKSET.CO.UK |
05/05/2022 |
1x "The blunders of our governments" and "How to run a government" books. |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Books purchased to add to stock in SG Library. |
88 |
10.41 |
BLACKWELL'S |
21/03/2022 |
1x "The blunders of our governments" book. |
|
89 |
96 |
WWW.INFORMA.COM |
03/05/2022 |
1x "Catalonia, Scotland and the EU: Visions of Independence and Integration" book. |
|
90 |
19.99 |
WWW.BLACKWELL.CO.UK |
22/10/2019 |
1x "Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Answers at Your Fingertips" book. |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Book purchased for the SG Library, where a health and wellbeing book list was purchased. |
91 |
2.99 |
WWW.BLACKWELL.CO.UK |
22/10/2019 |
1x "Why Does Everything Always Go Wrong?" book. |
|
92 |
2.99 |
WWW.BLACKWELL.CO.UK |
23/10/2019 |
1x "I'm Not Good Enough" book. |
|
93 |
86.12 |
EASYJET |
09/09/2019 |
flight from Berlin to Glasgow for overseas hubs away day, directorate away day, and overseas network Leaders Forum |
Travel and subsistence (T&S) is out of scope under current ePC Policy – the T&S Policy, claim procedure and corporate travel booking process should be followed. The purchase was for a work event and in this instance the ePC card was used due to corporate travel booking system being unavailable. The Berlin Hub has stated that the Corporate Travel System is now utilised and paid for via T&S rather than use of the ePC. |
94 |
400 |
WESTERN ISLE CRUISES |
12/11/2021 |
Charter of a boat for Inspecting office for Inspection on Isle of Eigg. |
Transportation booked to enable an Agricultural Officer to attend Eigg for an inspection. The area advised alternative arrangements were considered when planning the inspection however the boat charter was selected as the most cost effective and operationally feasible option. |
95 |
191.33 |
DOMINOS PIZZA |
25/02/2021 |
Dinner for crew due to ventilation engineers working in galley |
Purchase of takeaway food onboard a Marine Scotland vessel due to galley being out of use – in these cases on account of refit and essential maintenance works. This expense was incorporated into the crew food stores budget. |
96 |
137.68 |
Dominos Pizza UK & Ire |
17/12/2021 |
JURA - Misc - see cardholder for details |
|
97 |
123.79 |
DOMINOS PIZZA |
05/07/2022 |
bought pizza for crew |
|
98 |
107.34 |
DOMINOS PIZZA |
17/01/2022 |
bought pizzas for crew. |
|
99 |
45 |
CO-OP GROUP 110057 |
13/05/2021 |
PPE- Sunscreen, After sun, Smidge for IPP crew. Binbags, Milton and anti bac. wipes |
Equipment/supplies required to undertake duties. Purchased for SG staff who work on small inshore patrol vessels around the west coast of Scotland. |
100 |
10 |
SAINSBURYS S/MKTS |
18/07/2022 |
Suntan lotion |
Supplies required to undertake duties – provided to crew on board Marine Scotland vessels. |
101 |
125 |
RGBE GATEWAY CAFE |
05/02/2020 |
Deposit for Botanic Gardens - GDP EVENT PD APPROVED |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Leadership Development session for a Graduate Development Programme group. The Botanic Gardens was selected as it is a Scottish based charity and Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) sponsored and supported by the Scottish Government. |
102 |
20.98 |
AMZNMKTPLACE AMAZON.CO |
26/04/2022 |
Purchase of wireless doorbell for front office at request of admin staff and purchase of card holder to use for ePC card. |
Purchase of doorbell for SG estate. |
103 |
667.81 |
LIVINGSTON GARDEN MACH |
17/01/2020 |
HSA 94 R Cordless Hedgetrimmer 75cm/30" |
Equipment required to undertake duties. Purchased to replace a petrol model for tending to the Scientific Crop Trials at SASA. |
104 |
277.5 |
LIVINGSTON GARDEN MACH |
29/10/2020 |
Stihi electric hedge trimmer |
Equipment required to undertake duties. Hedge trimmer purchased to enable the horticulture unit at SASA to carry out a wide varied range of duties relating to ground maintenance. |
105 |
44.48 |
Just Eat |
14/02/2021 |
Fraudulent purchase and awaiting refund. Cardholder confirmed they did not use the card for this purchase but were notified by RBS that the transaction was fraudulent, with the card subsequently being de-activated. |
Not appropriate under current policy. Transaction is recorded as being fraudulent. This was highlighted in the system by RBS. The card was cancelled in line with the requirements of the current policy and the expenditure was refunded. |
106 |
19.95 |
SAINSBURYS |
06/03/2022 |
Organic spinach and grapes |
Supplies required to undertake duties. Organic foods required as part of testing regime at SASA to monitor pesticide residues in retail fruit and vegetables. |
107 |
3 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
25/08/2021 |
Organic strawberries |
|
108 |
26.55 |
MARKS&SPENCER PLC SACA |
10/08/2021 |
Organic fruit and veg and for use as matrix |
|
109 |
17.5 |
MARKS&SPENCER PLC SACA |
25/07/2021 |
Organic raspberries |
|
110 |
15 |
MARKS&SPENCER PLC SACA |
15/07/2021 |
5 packs of organic raspberries |
|
111 |
45 |
MARKS&SPENCER PLC SACA |
02/07/2021 |
15 packs of organic raspberries |
|
112 |
30 |
SAINSBURYS (2309) |
19/02/2020 |
12 bags of frozen organic peas |
|
113 |
9.2 |
SAINSBURYS (2309) |
15/01/2020 |
4 packs of organic frozen peas (750g) |
|
114 |
8.4 |
CHARLES MACLEOD LIMITED |
11/02/2021 |
Black pudding as per instruction. |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Supplies purchased as part of a team building activity. |
115 |
140 |
SP CHRISTMAS FOREST |
26/10/2021 |
Christmas tree |
Christmas tree purchased for the Scotland House London Business Hub. |
116 |
23.97 |
AMZNMktplace |
21/08/2019 |
Phone covers and smidge. |
Supplies required to undertake duties - insect repellent for staff required to undertake fieldwork. Protective phone covers purchased for SG devices. |
117 |
148 |
EDINBURGH BUS TOURS |
14/08/2019 |
Staff Away Day - Bus and Boat Tour |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Expense paid by the SG but was accrued by the British-Irish Council Secretariat as part of a historical arrangement. The SG has been fully reimbursed. |
118 |
3.97 |
AMZNMktplace |
16/08/2019 |
purchase for away day - Paper Planes |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Purchases relating to team building/away day activity. |
119 |
5.6 |
AMZNMktplace |
19/08/2019 |
Purchases for Away day - Stickers |
|
120 |
345 |
SQ THE CRAFT POTTERY |
28/08/2019 |
Away day Payment |
|
121 |
100 |
SQ THE CRAFT POTTERY |
23/08/2019 |
Deposit for away day |
|
122 |
13.48 |
AMZNMktplace |
16/08/2019 |
Purchase for Away Day - Choco Mice |
|
123 |
502.92 |
GORGIE CITY FARM |
24/10/2019 |
Away Day payment |
|
124 |
11.09 |
Amazon.co.uk 215R839Z4 |
24/03/2022 |
DANALAC Organic Oat Baby Cereal 200 Gramm for Seed Health |
Supplies required to undertake duties - item required as part of testing regime at SASA to check for the presence of genetically modified material in retail seeds. |
125 |
53.98 |
LOCHCARRON GARAGE |
26/05/2020 |
Midge jackets and face masks |
Supplies required to undertake duties - purchase of role-specific equipment for SG staff aboard Marine Scotland vessels. |
126 |
13.99 |
AMZNMktplace |
06/10/2021 |
Doorbell - RHRP |
These items were purchased as part of the fit-out costs associated with the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry relocation project when it moved from Rosebery House to Mint House in 2021. |
127 |
27.98 |
AMZNMktplace |
06/10/2021 |
2 x doorbells - RHRP |
|
128 |
252.75 |
SP SNDELECTRICAL |
09/09/2021 |
RHRP - Ring Doorbell for MH 2nd floor |
|
129 |
17.98 |
Amazon.co.uk 7N34E5IY5 |
14/08/2021 |
Dog bowl for visiting assistance dogs |
Dog bowl purchased for visiting assistance dogs to SG building. |
130 |
951 |
RGBE GATEWAY CAFE |
19/02/2020 |
Venue hire of room at Botanic Gardens for 1 day for BIT training event for 25-30 SG, NES and NHS staff. |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Venue hire of room at Botanic Garden for cross-public sector training event (SG, NHS Education for Scotland and NHS staff). |
131 |
5.99 |
Amazon.co.uk BK8PO6XG5 |
26/02/2020 |
Egg timer for management of meetings |
Office equipment for meetings. |
132 |
65.13 |
W J Macdonald |
17/05/2022 |
black pudding for hirta in stornoway |
Food purchased by Chief Steward on board MPV Hirta as part of crew food stores. |
133 |
23.55 |
W J MACDONALD |
19/03/2022 |
black pudding for hirta |
|
134 |
30 |
W J MACDONALD |
24/12/2021 |
stornoway black pudding for hirta |
|
135 |
77.17 |
W J MACDONALD |
13/11/2021 |
Stornoway black pudding for hirta |
|
136 |
35.17 |
W J MACDONALD |
02/10/2021 |
black pudding for hirta |
|
137 |
99.97 |
W J MACDONALD |
06/09/2021 |
black pudding for hirta half landing |
|
138 |
26.4 |
W J MACDONALD |
23/08/2021 |
black pudding for hirta |
|
139 |
49.71 |
W J MACDONALD |
14/06/2021 |
black pudding for hirta half landing |
|
140 |
22.5 |
IZ Stornoway Tearoom |
28/05/2021 |
stornoway black pudding for hirta |
|
141 |
14.55 |
MACLEOD & MACLEOD |
19/04/2021 |
stornoway black puddings for hirta |
|
142 |
88.73 |
W J MACDONALD |
23/01/2021 |
black puddings for hirta from stornoway |
|
143 |
45 |
W J MACDONALD |
12/12/2021 |
black pudding for hirta |
|
144 |
26.47 |
W J MACDONALD |
13/10/2020 |
stornoway black puddings for hirta |
|
145 |
62.31 |
W J MACDONALD |
27/06/2020 |
black pudding for hirta |
|
146 |
32.02 |
W J MACDONALD |
14/05/2020 |
BLACK PUDDING FOR TEAM B STORNOWAY |
|
147 |
18.82 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
23/06/2022 |
Organic plums |
Supplies required to undertake duties. Organic foods required as part of testing regime at SASA to monitor pesticide residues in retail fruit and vegetables. |
148 |
37 |
WAITROSE.COM |
20/06/2022 |
10 packs Organic strawberries, 3 packs plums |
|
149 |
15.95 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
16/06/2022 |
organic Apricots |
|
150 |
33.4 |
WAITROSE.COM |
04/04/2022 |
7 packs organic strawberries, 6 packs organic spinach |
|
151 |
82.2 |
WAITROSE.COM |
28/02/2022 |
Organic strawberries, spinach, cucumber, lemon, non-organic apricot and cherries |
|
152 |
25.6 |
WHITMUIR ORGANIC FARM |
09/09/2021 |
10 organic aubergine, 4 organic cabbage |
|
153 |
27.89 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
09/09/2021 |
Organic blueberries and cos lettuce |
|
154 |
30.82 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
02/09/2021 |
organic tomatoes, vine tomatoes, charantais melon and watermelon |
|
155 |
26.92 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
29/07/2021 |
organic lime, organic plum |
|
156 |
51.86 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
08/07/2021 |
organic blueberries, broccoli and kale |
|
157 |
53.68 |
REAL FOODS LIMITED |
06/05/2021 |
organic water melon 5kg, aubergine 1kg, blueberries 10packs |
|
158 |
58.33 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
18/03/2021 |
organic blueberries(6 packs), organic Aubergines (2kg), Organic squash (2kg) and organic butternut squash (2kg) |
|
159 |
15.68 |
REAL FOODS |
02/02/2021 |
Organic Broccoli |
|
160 |
14.29 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
19/11/2020 |
Organic Aubergine |
|
161 |
31.09 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
11/11/2020 |
Organic Kale and Organic Broccoli |
|
162 |
17.79 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
02/10/2020 |
12 Organic Kiwi and 2kg Organic Carrot |
|
163 |
19.39 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
05/08/2020 |
Organic carrots, courgette |
|
164 |
32.59 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
21/07/2020 |
12 organic mangos |
|
165 |
17.54 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
23/06/2020 |
1kg organic apples and 12 organic kiwi fruits |
|
166 |
26.35 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
16/06/2020 |
6 organic kiwi fruit, 6 organic mango and 1.25kg of organic courgettes |
|
167 |
17.25 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
15/01/2020 |
Organic onions and organic pink grapefruits |
|
168 |
34.07 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
14/11/2019 |
Organic mango, kiwi fruit, carrots, courgettes |
|
169 |
52.79 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
17/10/2019 |
7 organic mangos, 20 organic kiwis, 2kg organic courgettes, 6 organic cauliflowers, 2kg organic carrots |
|
170 |
20.49 |
WWW.REALFOODS.CO.UK |
Date Unknown |
10 bags of organic spinach |
|
171 |
5.67 |
SP WHOLEFOOD EARTH |
26/05/2021 |
Organic, GMO free, soya bean seeds |
Supplies required to undertake duties. Organic foods required as part of testing regime at SASA to check for the presence of genetically modified material in retail seeds. |
172 |
32.7 |
AMZNMKTPLACE AMAZON.CO |
04/07/2022 |
Purchase of organic napkins for using at events organised by a colleague in APD |
Items purchased for the Integrating Trees Network event, which is a farmer and crofter-led initiative supported by Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government. |
173 |
24.99 |
AMZNMKTPLACE AMAZON.CO |
14/09/2019 |
Heel stoppers for FM event in Berlin (M100) required due to historic flooring. |
Heel stoppers were purchased from Amazon as they were required the next day for travel overseas to Germany and not available from the high street. Required at event in Berlin due to the location having historic flooring. |
174 |
115 |
CURRYS ONLINE |
11/05/2020 |
Coffee machine for First Minister's office |
Purchase of coffee making facilities within First Minister’s office during Covid-19 Lockdown period. |
175 |
43.2 |
Amazon.co.uk 1N7FM7XD5 |
14/05/2020 |
Coffee pods and machine cleaner for coffee machine in FMPO. |
|
176 |
59.99 |
CURRYS ONLINE |
02/07/2020 |
Coffee machine for FM's office. |
|
177 |
49.2 |
APPLE STORE R328 |
02/10/2019 |
iPad cover for First Minister iPad |
Protective iPad cover purchased for SG device. |
178 |
8.28 |
AMZNMktplace |
22/06/2022 |
FW01T0/20426- Smidge repellent |
Equipment/supplies required to undertake duties. Purchase of role-specific items for SG staff aboard Marine Scotland vessels. |
179 |
17 |
AMZNMktplace |
23/01/2022 |
FW0050/20305- Midge repellent/sun cream |
|
180 |
76 |
AMZNMKTPLACE AMAZON.CO |
27/10/2020 |
FFLPUR/20613- Smidge for Faskally |
|
181 |
16.2 |
AMZNMktplace |
27/10/2020 |
FFLPUR/20613 - Smidge for Montrose Vehicles |
|
182 |
17.98 |
AMZNMKTPLACE AMAZON.CO |
26/05/2022 |
Replacement foot straps for exercise bike |
Foot straps for exercise bike located on board the MPV Minna, in the gym space. |
183 |
30.97 |
AMZNMktplace |
21/08/2019 |
Doorbell for Endevour House and x2 Phone Covers |
Replacement doorbell for SG estate. Protective phone covers purchased for SG devices. |
184 |
5.1 |
TESCO STORES 5757 |
18/06/2021 |
Handymen 20639, Razors and soap for Fogging course |
Equipment/supplies required to undertake duties. Items purchased as staff had to be clean shaven for the fitting of breathing apparatus during a Covid-19 course. |
185 |
1980 |
RADISSON BLU |
11/05/2022 |
Payment for Radisson away day in September. |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Booking facilities to host an away day. |
186 |
20 |
WEARETHEFAIR.COM |
20/01/2022 |
curling receipt 4 - away day |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. Team building activity booked as part of an away day. The away day was subsequently cancelled and was non-refundable. |
187 |
20 |
WEARETHEFAIR.COM |
20/01/2022 |
Away day curling activity |
|
188 |
20 |
WEARETHEFAIR.COM |
20/01/2022 |
SHL away day curling receipt 2 |
|
189 |
20 |
WEARETHEFAIR.COM |
20/01/2022 |
shl away day curling receipt 3 |
|
190 |
79.5 |
BOOTS 0640 |
02/07/2021 |
11 bottles of mixed suntan lotion |
Supplies required to undertake duties. Suntan lotion for Agricultural Officers on visits. |
191 |
29.44 |
AMZN Mktp DE |
22/10/2019 |
Thermos flask for office |
Flask purchased in order to serve coffee during meetings with stakeholders in a meeting room. |
192 |
11.49 |
Amazon.co.uk MH6VO3964 |
14/08/2019 |
FW005/20305 - Smidge insect repellent. |
Supplies required to undertake duties. Insect repellent for staff required to undertake fieldwork. |
193 |
698.5 |
HILTON |
09/03/2020 |
First Minister's Council of Economic Advisers Private Dinner |
Business dinner for the First Minister’s Council of Economic Advisers. |
194 |
351.45 |
DA STEAK HOOSE |
11/09/2019 |
Away day |
Appropriate under current policy – recommended to review policy exclusions and out of scope expenditure moving forward. This transaction related to a meal following site visits and was part of wider away day activity. |
195 |
20.99 |
AMZNMktplace |
25/03/2021 |
Doorbell for reception |
Doorbell required for reception area at SG office. |
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