Scottish Procurement

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User Intelligence Groups: Driving better procurement through insight

19th January 2026

User Intelligence Groups (UIGs) bring stakeholders together to shape strategies that truly reflect user needs – driving better outcomes, value, and adoption.

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SPPN 1/2026: annual procurement reports for 2026 to 2027

19th January 2026

We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) providing details on how contracting authorities should notify Scottish Ministers of the publication of their annual procurement reports covering financial year 2026 to 2027.

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Did you know there is a free tender training service in Scotland?

15th January 2026

SDP is a partnership of Local Authorities, the Scottish Government and other public bodies, working together to support Scottish SMEs and Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) in all aspects of tendering.

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Microsoft Shape the Future announcement

13th January 2026

We have renewed our agreement with Microsoft to be part of their Shape the Future education program.

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Using the Sustainable Procurement Tools: Online training events

12th January 2026

We’re hosting three short online events, delivered by Sustainable Procurement Ltd

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