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Ayrshire Meet the Buyer Announced

30 Mar 2021: The Supplier Development Programme is set to host a pan-Ayrshire Meet the Buyer event on 28 April as a virtual event, featuring buyers interested in engaging with suppliers from North, East and South Ayrshire.

Changes to the "misrepresentation question" on Single Procurement Document (SPD) announced

22 Mar 2021: Scottish procurement has made changes to the misrepresentation question in the Single Procurement Document.

Scottish Government publishes 2020 public procurement supplier survey results

19 Mar 2021: The Scottish Government has published results from its public procurement survey of suppliers that was carried out in late 2020.

New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Implementation of Fair Work First in Scottish Public Procurement (3/2021)

15 Mar 2021: The Scottish Government announces Fair Work First criteria to be applied to public bodies regulated procurement processes from 1 April 2021.

New Scottish Procurement Policy Note: Procurement activity during the Scottish Parliament election period (2/2021)

12 Mar 2021: The Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note 2/2021 for procurement activity during the Scottish Parliament election period.

Is your business ready for Net Zero?

10 Mar 2021: Suppliers are invited to take a short survey on Scotland's Net Zero targets and business preparedness.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is looking for Landscaping Services

9 Mar 2021: Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking qualified suppliers for its landscaping services opportunities in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Fair Work Convention publishes Fair Work Manifesto for Scotland

4 Mar 2021: Learn about the Fair Work Convention's Fair Work Manifesto for Scotland and the ambition of becoming a leading Fair Works Nation by 2025.

Climate Literacy eLearning Platform Launched for Scotland's Public Sector Buyers

2 Mar 2021: Scottish Procurement has launched a Climate Literacy eLearning platform as part of its sustainable procurement tools for buyers.