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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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Meet the Buyer South 2024 on Tuesday 29 October 10am - 1pm

Meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!

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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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Business Gateway Lanarkshire - Expert Help Programme and External Business Advice on Thursday 12 September at 2pm

North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council have secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to provide Business Support and Expert Help Services that supplement existing services through Business Gateway Lanarkshire.

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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) on 17 September at 1:30pm

This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.

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1.2 Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 17 September 10:30am

Join this webinar to learn about PCS, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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Meet the Buyer South 2024 on Tuesday 29 October 10am - 1pm

Meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!

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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
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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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
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Shetland’s ‘Future Housing’ Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Tendering for SIC / Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) Contracts
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 3.00-4:30pm
Webinar Partner Event
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) / Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) to address one of the most common points raised at the initial “Future Housing”
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Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
Thursday 19 September 2024, 10.00am-12:00pm
Duns Partner Event
Don't miss this opportunity to introduce yourself and learn more about how to work within the supply chain for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Fred. Olsen Renewables and RJ McLeod want to meet with you to find out about your business and discuss upcoming opportunities.
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Talking Tenders with Scottish Government
Thursday 19 September 2024, 2.00-3:00pm
Webinar Partner Event
Scottish Government colleagues are joining us today to clarify the functioning of this upcoming Civil Engineering DPS. To help you, as a supplier that is interested in joining this DPS, they will explain the application process and discuss the documentation required, to help you to fully understand how to be awarded onto this upcoming Civil Engineering DPS
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Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
Thursday 19 September 2024, 2.00-4:00pm
Dunbar Partner Event
This is a not to be missed opportunity to introduce yourself and learn more about how to work within the supply chain for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Fred. Olsen Renewables and RJ McLeod want to meet with you to find out about your business and discuss upcoming opportunities.
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2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
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