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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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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know on 11 February at 1:30pm

Introductory module for anyone new to bidding. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland.

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Talking Tenders with NHS GG&C on 13 February at 10:30am

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking to engage a wider range of suppliers to tender for its future contracts and be part of its supply chain. Pleas join us to find out how your business can do business with NHSGGC, in addition to finding out about the free support available through the Supplier Development Programme to help you to tender successfully.

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Talking Tenders with Dundee City Council - Scaffolding Framework on 18 February at 10am

Dundee City Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting this Talking Tenders webinar for local businesses to raise awareness of their upcoming Scaffolding Framework opportunities.

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1.2 Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 19 February at 2pm

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

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Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contracts on 18 March at 10:30am

During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contract using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.

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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Tuesday 11 February 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.
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Talking Tenders with NHS GG&C
Thursday 13 February 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar Partner Event
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking to engage a wider range of suppliers to tender for its future contracts and be part of its supply chain. Pleas join us to find out how your business can do business with NHSGGC, in addition to finding out about the free support available through the Supplier Development Programme to help you to tender successfully.
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Talking Tenders with Dundee City Council - Scaffolding Framework
Tuesday 18 February 2025, 10.00-11:00am
Webinar Partner Event
Dundee City Council in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting this Talking Tenders webinar for local businesses to raise awareness of their upcoming Scaffolding Framework opportunities.
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Wednesday 19 February 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
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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Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Thursday 20 February 2025, 10.30-11:30am
Webinar Partner Event
Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register
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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 25 February 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
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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Talking Tenders with City Of Edinburgh Council
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Following on from the recent in-person Supplier Engagement event, The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) is delighted to provide a further session for local SMEs and third sector organisations, to hear from the CEC Procurement team to help to demystify public procurement and provide suppliers- who have little or no experience in bidding for City of Edinburgh public sector contracts, with an opportunity to learn the routes to market and business support available to them.
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