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Supplier Development Programme Welcomes inclusion in Scottish Government's Response to Economic Recovery Implementation Plan

Supplier Development Programme Publishes Supplier Relief Survey Results

New Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) - Coronavirus (COVID-19): recovery and transition from COVID-19

The Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) regarding recovery and transition from Coronavirus (COVID-19). This policy note is supplementary to and extends SPPN 5/2020 – supplier relief and comes into effect on 1 July 2020. The SPPN sets out guidance for public bodies on reviewing contract portfolios and implementing transition plans as soon as possible with a view to restarting contracts, where possible to do so, in line with the opening up of markets and the Scottish Government’s Routemap through and out of lockdown.

SDP offers more free webinar training on Scottish Cyber Assessment Service (SCAS)

Meet the Buyer 2020 Round-up: Scottish Government

New Construction Policy Notes (CPNs) - Coronavirus (COVID-19): new projects and reopening public construction sites

The Scottish Government has issued two new Covid-19 Construction Policy Notes (CPN) relating to preparing for new projects and reopening public construction sites and guidance for contracting authorities on managing disputes and project restart.

Supplier Relief: What’s been your experience?

Scottish Government Extends Telephony Services DPS: Are you tender ready?

New Construction Policy Note (CPN) - Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on construction contracts

SDP encourages SMEs to participate in Scottish Government survey on provision of cyber security systems

New Scottish Procurement Policy Note on Cyber Security for Public Sector issued

Supplier Development Programme welcomes inclusion in Scottish Government Economic Action Plan