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Could you Reserve Contracts for Third Sector Organisations?

31 Mar 2026: In a recent Policy Note, SPPN 2/2026, The Scottish Government explained how some health and social care service contracts can be reserved for "qualifying organisations".

Check Out Procurement Journey’s Guidance to Help Buyers Manage Contracts

24 Mar 2026: If you are a Scottish public sector buyer wanting to get the best value for money for your organisation, check out the Procurement Journey’s Contract and Supplier Management (CSM) guidance.

Reducing Grave Professional Misconduct Risk in Your Supply Chain

17 Mar 2026: The Scottish Government has released SPPN 3/2026, explaining how public bodies should proceed when bidders are involved in grave professional misconduct.

Scottish Government Releases Guidance on UK Cross Border Framework Procurement

13 Mar 2026: The Scottish Government has recently published the SPPN 5/2026 Policy Note, which provides guidelines on how contracting authorities should lead cross-border procurement exercises.

Scottish Government Publish Annual Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland 2023-2024

11 Mar 2026: The Scottish Government has published the  annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for the 2023 to 2024 financial year, which highlights SDP's role in supporting SMEs and Third Sector Organisations bid for public sector contracts.