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The UK Procurement Act 2023 is Now Live
The UK Procurement Act 2023, which launched on 24 February 2025, has now come into effect. Whilst many provisions of the new law will not directly apply to devolved Scottish authorities, there are still some notable implications for Scottish SMEs. Here’s what you need to know:
CyberScotland Week 2025
CyberScotland Week invites individuals, organisations and communities across Scotland to raise awareness of cyber security and strengthen our collective cyber resilience.
Scottish SMEs Encouraged to Take Action to Avoid Cyber Attacks
Many SMEs consider their business to be too small to become the target of cyber criminals, leaving them exposed to the threat of data theft.
Guidance on Public Procurement for SMEs and Third Sector Suppliers launched on World SME Day.
Scotland Excel and Supplier Development Programme- supporting potential suppliers bid for their frameworks.
Scottish Government announces one month to go until Meet the Buyer 2023
Scotland Excel Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework open for submissions
Scotland Excel's Property Maintenance and Refurbishment Framework is open for submissions.
Scottish Business Week
Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Business Gateway and Skills Development Scotland, are once again hosting Scottish Business Week from 3–7 October 2022.
NHS Lanarkshire partners with Supplier Development Programme to engage with small businesses
Ministry of Defence invites suppliers to virtual Meet the Buyer event in Scotland
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is looking for Landscaping Services
Climate Literacy eLearning Platform Launched for Scotland's Public Sector Buyers
Through the Climate and Procurement Forum, Scottish Procurement has launched a Climate Literacy eLearning platform as part of its sustainable procurement tools for buyers.
Scottish Government announces a new Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced a new strategic framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland. It builds on Scotland's first cyber resilience strategy: Safe, Secure and Prosperous. The new strategy will expand on the achievements of the previous, and address on-going and new challenges. Ultimately, enabling the Scottish Government and it partners to achieve their vision of Scotland thriving by being a digitally secure and resilient nation.
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