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SDP Awarded Highly Commended at GO Awards Scotland 2024

The Supplier Development Programme, alongside Scottish Borders Council, were delighted to receive a Highly Commended in the Collaborative Procurement Initiative category at the GO Awards Scotland 2024/25.

SDP and Scottish Borders Council were one of seven finalists in the Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award category and received a highly commended award at the awards ceremony, on Thursday 24 October 2024 at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow.

As Scottish Borders Council were unable to collect the highly commended award in person, SDP were delighted to present the award to Councillor Jane Cox, and representatives from the Scottish Borders Council Procurement Team, during our annual Meet the Buyer South event, which took place on Tuesday 29 October 2024 in Galashiels. 

Ryan Thomas Douglas, Procurement Business Partner, Scottish Borders Council, said:

“Collaboration is at heart of what we do. Scottish Borders Council are delighted to be recognised for the successful collaboration with SDP, which will enable so many local businesses and SMEs to access public sector opportunities in the Scottish Borders over the next few years.”

Gillian Cameron, Programme Manager, Supplier Development Programme, said:

“I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of this year’s GO Awards Scotland.”

“SDP was proud to be recognised, alongside our partner Scottish Borders Council, as a Finalist in two categories at this year’s GO Awards and were delighted to receive a highly commended in the Collaborative Procurement Initiative category.”

“SDP fully commits to Progressive Procurement, by working in collaboration with our member councils and public bodies, to diligently and passionately raise awareness of contract opportunities. This activity empowers Scottish-based SME businesses, third sector organisations, and supported businesses to become tender ready, to bid for and win a share of the £16bn public procurement spend in Scotland. We are delighted to see this work, and our commitment to collaboration, be recognised alongside such amazing finalists and winners at this year’s GO Awards.”

The Supplier Development Programme extends congratulations to all the other finalists and winners of this year’s GO Awards Scotland, including our partners at Fife Council and Scottish Government. View the full list of winners here.