Scottish Procurement

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Updated guidance to support the use of Community Benefits in Procurement

30th July 2026

Scotland has a long history of using public procurement to achieve jobs, skills and training. To reflect this, with the help of colleagues from across the public sector, we have undertaken a major update of our Community Benefits in Procurement Guidance to ensure that organisations are supported to keep achieving these benefits.

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The Public Procurement Group agrees ambitious objectives for 2026/27

28th July 2026

The Public Procurement Group (PPG) has agreed its objectives and priorities for 2026/27, setting a clear direction for collaborative action across Scotland’s public procurement landscape. 

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6 weeks to go until Meet the Buyer North 2026!

23rd July 2026

The countdown is on – just six weeks to go until the Supplier Development Programme’s ninth annual Meet the Buyer North event, which will take place on Thursday 3 September, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen.

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Internet of Things (IoT) – Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) extension

22nd July 2026

The Internet of Things (IoT) – Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been extended until 17 September 2027.

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Reflecting on Commercial Week 2026

14th July 2026

We are reflecting on Commercial Week 2026. The programme attracted record levels of attendance with 3,000 bookings and 123 public bodies participating from across Scotland.  

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