Now in its 8th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer North 2025 at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen, on 10 September 2025. Come along […]

How well do you know the public sector? This introductory module is recommended for anyone new to bidding. It provides a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland […]

Public Contracts Scotland is the national public sector tender portal for Scotland. It lists contract opportunities for all public sector bodies and has a “Quick Quote” function for lower value […]

In Scotland, public sector procurement is governed by rules set out by the Scottish Government. Therefore, there is certain information, policies, and processes which must be in place before your […]

The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy, and resources that go into creating a winning bid. The more planning you do before writing your bid, the […]

Do you know how to complete the Single Procurement Document? The Single Procurement Document (SPD) is a set of questions, that cannot be altered, which helps buyers identify if your […]

Consortium bidding offers numerous benefits for small businesses, social enterprises, supported businesses and third sector type organisations including increased access to larger contracts, reduced individual risk, and enhanced market reach. […]

Understanding what a buyer is looking for and creating a response to show how you are the best candidate for the job can be tricky. At this training, you will […]

Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event, on Tuesday 3 March 2026 (10am – 2pm) at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee. Dundee City Council and […]

On 4-5 March 2026, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit returns to the QEII Centre, London, co-located with Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit. This major two-day […]

Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) are fast becoming a popular way for buyers to manage common purchases. Frameworks and DPS’s can also be a lucrative source of business for […]

Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. Every supplier […]

Scotland has a vision of becoming one of the most innovative small nations in the world over the next decade. This is key to our efforts to transform the economy, […]

Public sector procurement in Scotland is guided by several policy requirements that were put in place so that organisations, operations, and procurement exercises achieve specific, desirable outcomes. So, what does […]

So, you’ve been awarded onto a contract, now what? You now need to manage the contract in partnership with the buyer to deliver on everything you promised in the bid. […]

Do you want to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets? Wider opportunities are not always as easy to find, so you need to commit time and resources […]

Join us for Meet the Buyer 2026, Scotland’s largest free procurement event! Now in its 17th year, Scotland’s National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Tuesday 2 June […]