1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
This workshop provides an overview of the tender process from start to finish, including finding and responding to contracts.
This training is also available in SDP eLearning.
In addition to live tender training webinars, SDP provides on demand eLearning to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses – helping them bid better for public and private sector contracts
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Thursday 16 July 2026, 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.
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 2:30-4:00pm
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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- 1.1 Working with the Public Sector - 'All You Need to Know'
- 1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) - How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
- 1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
- 1.4 Planning Your Bid - Time and Resources
- 2.1 Passing the Selection Stage - The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
- 2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
- 2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
- 2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
- 2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
- 3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management - Critical Success Factors
- 3.2 Expanding to Sell into the Wider UK Market
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10.00am: Meet the Buyer Tayside 2026
SDP Event • Dundee
2.00pm: Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Partner Event • Webinar

