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Through our extensive list of training and events, the Supplier Development Programme can help small to medium sized businesses, as well as supported businesses, become what we call “tender ready”.
Listed in chronological order, the “Events List” is a comprehensive list of all SDP training, events and external events. Events can also be viewed by month in the “Events Calendar” tab. If you are interested in a specific course and wish to know when and where it is currently scheduled, please browse our courses and be sure to log in to book.
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Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations Framework Agreement
Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity
Tuesday 17 December 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar, our SDP expert trainer will demonstrate how to find and bid to be appointed onto this FLS framework agreement, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online
Joint Employability Framework for Stirling and Clackmannanshire Local Authority Areas
Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS to bid for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils joint Employability Framework
Wednesday 18 December 2024, 2:00-3:30pm
Webinar
Join us to find out how to use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) to bid for this joint opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online.
Renfrewshire Council - Care at Home Framework
Aligned Tender Training - using PCS & PCS-T to be appointed to this Framework
Wednesday 8 January 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Are you a Care at Home provider who is registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Support Service - Care at Home, and who also are registered as a Housing Support Service as a combined service - or can evidence an ongoing application with the Care Inspectorate for a combined service, that is interested in working with Renfrewshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender.
North Lanarkshire Council- Cumbernauld Shopping Centre
Aligned Tender Training- how to use PCS & PCS-t to bid for this NLC contract
Thursday 9 January 2025, 2:00-3:30pm
Webinar
Are you an asset and property management agent that is interested in working with North Lanarkshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-tender to deliver this services.
South Lanarkshire Council Taxi Operators Framework
Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this taxi opportunity
Tuesday 14 January 2025, 5:00-6:30pm
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this SLC taxi providers framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
This event is for transport operators who are presently appointed to the SPT DPS for School Transport
Tuesday 14 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) colleagues are joining us online today to inform of the 'Call Off' process for businesses that have already been awarded onto an SPT framework to deliver its Schools Transport contracts.
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Wednesday 15 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
Talking Tenders - Clean Heat Procurement Webinar Series
Clean Heat Market and Opportunities
Thursday 16 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
What is clean heat? During this first in a series of Clean Heat online events, you will learn about the size and growth of the clean heat market. We will also discuss the main clean heat framework contracts and the support that is available to help you to bid.
Talking Tenders with Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contract
Tuesday 21 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar •
Argyll and Bute Council is currently developing a new tender for the Property Services’ General Maintenance Term Contracts for Council properties and Small Capital Works below £100,000. Please join us to hear directly from colleagues within Argyll & Bute Council as they present this new structure prior to the tender being published.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Scotland Innovates - Supplier Training
Tuesday 21 January 2025, 2:00-3:00pm
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
The Highland Council - Energy Efficiency Framework
Aligned Tender Training -how to use PCS to bid to be appointed on this Energy Efficiency Framework
Wednesday 22 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
The Highland Council is seeking to undertake a transformational change to the delivery of energy efficiency and renewable works for both domestic and non-domestic properties in the Highland region. Suitable contractors are being sought to undertake works on a design and/or installation basis. If you are interested in delivering this type of work please join us, as we walk through the bidding process to be appointed onto this Framework.
2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Thursday 23 January 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.
Talking Tenders - Clean Heat Procurement Webinar Series
Getting tender ready and how to bid for clean heat contracts.
Thursday 23 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
What is clean heat? This is the second in a series of Clean Heat online events - arguably the most important. This webinar aims to help Scottish based SMEs to win more contracts in the ever-expanding clean heat market.
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10:30am
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
East Lothian Council – Upcoming Frameworks
East Lothian Council Property Maintenance Frameworks overview
Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10:00-11:30am
Partner Event
East Lothian Council has frameworks for maintenance requirements for Public Buildings and Council Houses, this includes Electrical Works, Heating upgrades, and Slabbing, Tarring & Groundworks.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Scotland Innovates - Buyer Training
Thursday 30 January 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
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.
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.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Scotland Innovates -Supplier Training
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
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.
Talking Tenders with City Of Edinburgh Council
How we buy and what influences our approach, 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.
South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting
Do you understand Community Benefits
Thursday 27 February 2025, 2:00-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Scotland Innovates - Buyer Training
Thursday 6 March 2025, 2:00pm
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
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Tuesday 11 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Wednesday 19 March 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 27 March 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
Meet the Buyer 2025
Wednesday 4 June 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm
Edinburgh • SDP Event
Meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer at Meet the Buyer 2025!
Forestry and Land Scotland - Tree and Seed Haulage Contract aligned Tender training
Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar • SDP Event
Join us to find out more about this upcoming contract and how to use Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender to bid for this FLS opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online
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