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If you’re a Scottish SME or third sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, we can help. We offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely free.

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Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 16 July at 1:30pm

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist on 22 July at 1:30pm

Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.

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1.4 Planning You Bid - Time and Resources on 30 July at 1:30pm

The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.

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NatureScot - Peatland ACTION Proposed Restoration on 6 August at 1:30pm

NatureScot is keen to work with local groundwork companies, civil engineering contractors and rural contractors. This webinar is aimed at those interested in tendering for opportunities to deliver peatland restoration projects. It will highlight live Invitations to Tender, talk through the requirements for tendering and the PCS process.

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Latest news

Reel in a Unique Catering Contract for Aberdeenshire Council

11 Jul: Aberdeenshire Council is inviting suppliers to submit bids for the provision of visitor and events catering services in the restaurant/café area of the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium.

A Rare Honour: Historic Environment Scotland Seeks Display Case Supplier for National Treasures

2 Jul: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is offering a unique opportunity for a specialist manufacturer to design, deliver and install a new display case for the Honours of Scotland – the UK’s oldest Crown Jewels – at Edinburgh Castle.

Could you provide pupil bus transportation services to Dundee City Council?

27 Jun: Dundee City Council has launched an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of bus transportation services for senior school pupils travelling to either Gardyne or Kingsway College Campuses.

Tender opportunities

• Delivery of Services FILMG18, FILMG19 & FILMG20 - 3 Year Award
• Photographic Management Services Framework
• Pan-Ayrshire Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Community Equipment Framework Agreement
• Contaminated Land Remediation
• PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)
• The Supply and Delivery of City No-Code Pilot Programme
• Stock Condition Surveys
• CT1454 - Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers
• Spare Parts for Steering Gear for MPV Jura
• Professional Property Consultancy Services Framework

• Delivery of Services FILMG18, FILMG19 & FILMG20 - 3 Year Award
• Photographic Management Services Framework
• Pan-Ayrshire Servicing, Maintenance and Repair of Community Equipment Framework Agreement
• Contaminated Land Remediation
• PKC13480 - Data Collector (DC), Data Aggregator (DA) and Meter Operator (MOP)
• The Supply and Delivery of City No-Code Pilot Programme
• Stock Condition Surveys
• CT1454 - Supply and Maintenance of Vehicle Washers
• Spare Parts for Steering Gear for MPV Jura
• Professional Property Consultancy Services Framework

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Wednesday 16 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Tuesday 22 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Highland - Battery Energy Storage System – Torvean, Inverness

Thursday 24 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Aberdeenshire Battery Energy Storage System using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.

Talking Tenders with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS)

Thursday 24 July 2025, 2.00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), is developing the procurement strategy for a Civil Engineering Framework Agreement, for Maintenance and Small-Scale Works, Large Scale Works, Grading, Crushing, New Bridges, Bridge Maintenance, Panel Bridges, and would like to hear directly from suppliers, to give their input on the tendering approach and operation of the framework agreement.

Consortium Creation and Planning

Tuesday 29 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • SDP Event

Collaborating with other businesses can bring a number of benefits such as enhanced profile, shared resources and knowledge, and the reduction of costs and risk when exploring new markets and innovations. Increasingly, businesses are also coming together to access larger contracts.