Supplier Development Programme

This seminar provides a useful guide to understanding the market, key procurement issues, how tender documents are assessed and improving your chances.

• The event was very informative; the information was what was required for my company. Therefore time well spent attending today. Networking at morning breakfast was of great value, suitable environment and great opportunity to chat and get others' view points.
• Presenters were very knowledgeable and informative.
• I particularly liked networking and meeting other businesses, hearing about aspects of Public Contracts Scotland website and other websites. I had looked at them before briefly and thought I was too small for them but hearing about 'quick quote' I now think I should register.
• A very good coverage of ALL the aspects of how the procurement works. Learnt useful information. Well worth attending.
• Found Eddie Regan's discussion/information very helpful, structured and honest. Made me aware of many things eg sizes of tenders, asking questions...
• All good information. Now fully understand what Supplier Development Programme and Public Contracts Scotland is about.
• Information on PPQ and lower value contracts was very interesting.
• Given a frank insight into the procurement process.
• Good practical advice which we will use.
• Talking about procurement from buyers' perspective and what factors are taken into consideration.
• Gained a better knowledge and understanding to the procurement process through the points raised.