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SDP's SME Support Recognised in Scottish Government Action Plan

30 Apr 2024: Scottish Government’s SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan, reiterates its support for SDP over the next financial year, on SME tendering training and events.

#SupplierOpp with Shetland Islands Council

23 Apr 2024: Shetland Islands Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations.

Help is at Hand to Use PCS Search Notices and Alert Emails

23 Apr 2024: The PCS team has analysed its 2023 user survey and addressed the top issues, the effectiveness of its Search Notices and Alert Profile functions. Read more here…

Meet the Education Zone Buyers

18 Apr 2024: Meet the Buyer 2024, on Wednesday 5 June at Hampden Park, Glasgow, is set to play host to the first ever Education Zone, sponsored by Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) and Glasgow Caledonian University.

#SupplierOpp with East Lothian Council

17 Apr 2024: East Lothian Council has published a Contract Notice on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), seeking a contractor for the Inspection and Testing of Fall Arrest Equipment & Associated Works.

SDP announced as finalist in UK GO Awards

10 Apr 2024: The Supplier Development Programme, in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has been recognized as a finalist for the Developing Supplier Diversity Award at the UK National GO Awards 23/24.

#SupplierOpp with Orkney Islands Council

9 Apr 2024: Orkney Islands Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor for the 'Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars' Contract. 

Discover the Latest Public Contracts Scotland Improvements

8 Apr 2024: SDP has welcomed Scottish Government improvements to the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) website, to help suppliers find and bid for contracts. Discover the updates…