Webinars and policy workshops

Webinars

All of the face-to-face training is also offered as webinars, so that SMEs and supported businesses can participate from the comfort of your own desk. Our webinars include:

Quick Quotes made easy

A Quick Quote (QQ) is an online quotation facility within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), that enables buyers to request competitive quotes electronically for low value purchases.

During this webinar, you will learn more about Quick Quote functionality within PCS, and be given an overview of PCS for those new to electronic tendering.

Quick Quotes Made Easy

Tuesday 21 July 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

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.

Quick Quotes Made Easy

Thursday 12 November 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar

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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You can also access SDP’s Quick Quotes Made Easy eLearning session, after logging into your account.

2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement

Sustainable procurement is a vital element of public sector tendering.

As well as environmental issues, sustainability also includes social issues (equality and diversity, fair and ethical trading), and economic issues such as opportunities for SMEs and the third sector. This workshop is particularly recommended for third sector organisations.