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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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2.3 Improving Your Bid Score - 4th March 3pm

Join this webinar where we will help you get the highest possible score in your tender bid

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2.1. Tender Procedures and the ESPD - 9th March 10am

Understand the various types of tenders and examine the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

2.4. Understanding Community Benefits and Sustainability - 16th March 10am

Understand community benefits and environmental issues.

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Quick Quotes made easy - 17th March 2pm

Quick Quote is an online quotation facility within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), that enables buyers to request competitive quotes electronically for low value purchases. Join our webinar to find how you can increase your chances of being invited to Quote.

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Latest news

Guest Blog: Scottish Public Sector Procurement Regulations Explained

8 Feb: Kenny Govan, Senior Procurement Officer at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), wrote a guest blog for the Supplier Development Programme for the month of February 2021.

Firsts for Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and Highland Council in Supplier Engagement

5 Feb: SDP delivered its biggest supplier engagement webinar of 2021 (to date) with Aberdeen City, Shire and Highland Councils.

The City of Edinburgh Council invites suppliers of temporary accommodation to SDP training

3 Feb: The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for suppliers to bid for a flexible purchasing system of temporary accommodation, and will provide bespoke training to all suppliers through the Supplier Development Programme on 23 February.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Cyber Scotland Week

Monday 22 February 2021am-Sunday 28 February 2021, 5:00pm

External Event

‘Cyber Scotland Week’ is planned for 22-28 February, and will be organised by the Scottish Government.

Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council: Training and Employability Framework

Wednesday 3 March 2021, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join South Lanarkshire Council Employability Services to learn about an upcoming tender opportunity for the Training and Employability Framework at this Talking Tenders webinar.

2.3 Improving Your Bid Score - WEBINAR

Thursday 4 March 2021, 3.00-4:30pm

Webinar

This Level 2 workshop will help you get the highest possible score in your tender bid

hub South West Scotland "Meet the Buyer" Online Events

Friday 5 March 2021, 10.00am-12:00pm

External Event

hub South West has announced two online "Meet the Buyer" type events to take place on the Zoom platform aimed at Lanarkshire suppliers.

2.1 Tender Procedures and the SPD

Tuesday 9 March 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

Understand the various types of tender and examine the new SPD at this Level 2 workshop

2.4 Understanding Community Benefits and Sustainability

Tuesday 16 March 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

Sustainable procurement is a vital element of public sector procurement. This webinar will help you to fully understand community benefits and environmental issues

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Hard FM Supply Chain Engagement Planning

Tuesday 16 March 2021, 3.00-4:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

If you are a Primary Contractor interested in bidding for the upcoming Hard FM Management contract with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, join this live webinar to learn more about supply chain engagement.

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