How to do business with South Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council aim’s to support local suppliers and ensure that those in the construction‑sector - especially small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), understand how to access and compete for procurement opportunities with South Lanarkshire Council. In partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, the event will explain how the Council buys works, goods, and services, demystify procurement routes, and provide practical guidance to help suppliers prepare competitive bids.

Key Messages

• South Lanarkshire Council is committed to engaging with and supporting local SMEs within the construction sector.
• A clear understanding of procurement processes can increase opportunities for local businesses to participate and succeed.
• The Council uses a range of procurement methods including Quick Quotes, external frameworks, external Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), and open tenders.
• Construction contractors of all sizes are encouraged to get involved—opportunities are not limited to large‑scale organisations.
• The Supplier Development Programme provides free training and support to help SME suppliers become tender‑ready.

Contract Opportunities

• Upcoming and ongoing opportunities across a range of construction‑related categories, including:
• Repairs, maintenance, and minor works
• Building/construction services
• Civil engineering works
• Specialist trades

• Opportunities may arise through:
• Quick Quotes (Limit of £50K for supplies and services, £2M for works)
• External Frameworks (e.g., Scotland Excel, Crown Commercial Service, Scottish Procurement Alliance, Procurement for Housing)
• External DPSs (Crown Commercial Service, Pagabo, Procurement for Housing)
• Open tender exercises advertised on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)

• How to prepare for this webinar

  You can attend the webinar from the comfort of your own desk – the joining instructions and Cisco WebEx link are contained within the confirmation email, received at time of booking and also within the reminder emails. To prepare, you can access SDP’s top tips on how to join a webinar, or alternatively please email info@sdpscotland.co.uk if you have any further questions about the joining process.

  Please feel free to join the webinar a couple of mins before the start, to ensure you that you have enough time to download any required software or updates.