East Lothian Council

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Here you will find a range of information on working with East Lothian Council.

East Lothian is one of the fastest growing Council areas in Scotland with a population increase between 1998 & 2020 of 22%. The county is widely recognised as a fantastic place to live with a beautiful coast and countryside, attractive and distinctive towns, good quality housing, schools and services, and proximity to Edinburgh’s jobs, businesses and attractions. East Lothian is part of the Edinburgh city region and its key economic sectors include tourism, agriculture, food and drink, nuclear, manufacturing, and education.

Through Procurement East Lothian Council means to maximise value for its communities, by delivering effective, efficient and excellent services to support the councils’ strategic vision and aims. It is important to the Council that its supply chain actively contributes to the councils Net Zero Climate change targets, delivers Best value and Continuous Improvement, ensures Compliance and Good Governance, increases Sustainability & Community Benefits, and supports Economic Recovery. 

You can find out what events are coming up in the area, learn about the process for working with the Council and what else is happening in the region.

For more information on other business support available click through to the East Lothian Council Homepage, or contact your local SDP advisor.

Latest news

SDP Scotland's Events and COVID-19

Tuesday 17 March 2020

Updates regarding the delivery of all Supplier Development Programme training and events in relation to coronavirus and COVID-19.

Forthcoming events

Events are being shown from regions across the Edinburgh and Lothians area.

Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council

Supply of Transport Services

Thursday 30 May 2024, 10:00-11:30am

Webinar • Partner Event

Please join us to hear ELC colleagues discuss the upcoming Framework for the Supply of Transport Services, principally for the conveyance of adult services.