Scotland Excel is retendering its Social Care Agency Workers Flexible Framework. It currently manages and procures a second-generation Flexible Framework Agreement for Social Care Agency Workers on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities and Associate Members. Scotland Excel in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme is hosting this webinar to raise awareness of the opportunity to […]
To support local suppliers in Angus, Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils Councils, Procurement Surgeries are hosted by each local authority on a rotating basis. Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 20 minutes, available from 9:00am to 1:00pm by prior appointment only. The appointments shall be conducted via Webex, hosted by […]
Join this specialist webinar to learn how to win public and private sector contracts that will help you increase connections and revenue for your business. Our expert, Judith Stewart, will explain the differences between private and public sector tendering, ways to get your business tender-ready, and how to build your reputation with the people who […]
Book a space on this specialist surgery to get a one hour 1-2-1 appointment with our expert Judith Stewart. You'll be able to ask advice on how to win public and private sector contracts for your business. Booking this event will secure you a space, one of our team will be in touch with you […]
Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 20 minutes, available from 9:00am to 1:00pm by prior appointment only. The appointments shall be conducted via Webex, hosted by the Supplier Development Programme. Procurement Surgery Aims Procurement Surgeries will: Signpost and prepare businesses to local support, aiming to increase their confidence when tendering with the […]
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 and beyond and introduces the concept of tendering and procurement. This event is suitable for Level 1 (Beginner) workshop is a first step to tendering for […]
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 contracts. This webinar will help you to ensure that you're not only comfortable using the PCS website but also know how to generate business from […]
To support local suppliers in Angus, Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils, Procurement Surgeries are hosted by each local authority on a rotating basis. Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 20 minutes, available from 9:00am to 1:00pm by prior appointment only. The appointments shall be conducted via Webex, hosted by the […]
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 easier you'll find it when you begin your response. This training will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your 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 into investigating them. Businesses may be surprised to learn that the procurement rules in Scotland and the rest of the UK are currently largely the […]
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 suppliers but it is vital you understand the agreement before getting on a Framework. At this training, you will get an understanding of what a […]
To compete effectively for public sector work, you need to have certain information and processes in place before you can begin to bid. This training will help you to understand what the public sector requires and how to work according to requirements. This will be done by giving you an easy to use checklist and […]
Do you know how to complete the Single Procurement Document? The Single Procurement Document (SPD) formally known as European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a set of questions, that cannot be altered, that helps buyers identify if you are suitably qualified to carry out the contact you are bidding for. Most buyers use the SPD […]
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 and beyond and introduces the concept of tendering and procurement. This event is suitable for Level 1 (Beginner) workshop is a first step to tendering for […]
Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council, and Angus Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, invites businesses of all sizes to a free in-person Meet the Buyer event on 21 March 2023 at the Invercarse Hotel in Dundee. New and existing suppliers are invited to this free event to chat about upcoming contracts, procurement […]
To support local suppliers in Angus, Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils, Procurement Surgeries are hosted by each local authority on a rotating basis. Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 20 minutes, available from 9:00am to 1:00pm by prior appointment only. The appointments shall be conducted via Webex, hosted by the […]
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 learn what skills are needed for your business to write a good tender response and stand out from your competitors. One of SDP’s expert trainers […]
