Public Procurement and Property
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Using the Sustainable Procurement Tools: Online training event
18th September 2026 by Scottish Procurement

We are hosting a short event, for procurement professionals from across the Scottish public sector. The event will take place online on Thursday 1 October from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
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SME and Third Sector Procurement Action plan update
9th September 2026 by Scottish Procurement

Last August, we published an update on our SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan, which detailed progress made during the first year of delivery. This year, we have produced a further video showcasing additional progress made.
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National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) quarterly bulletin – August 2026
2nd September 2026 by Scottish Procurement

Our NCPD bulletin provides the latest information on our Category A, collaborative frameworks and shares our ambitions for the enhancement of services provided by the National Collaborative Procurement Division, in an aim to realise even greater value for the public sector in Scotland.
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Demonstrating the Impact of Scotland’s Public Procurement Strategy
27th August 2026 by Scottish Procurement

Three years on from the launch of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSfS), public procurement is playing an increasingly important role in Scotland’s Public Service Reform agenda. By driving economic, social and environmental value through public spending, procurement is helping public bodies work more collaboratively, deliver better outcomes and maximise the impact of public resources.
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Bidder Climate Change Plans – video resource
25th August 2026 by Scottish Procurement

In June we published refreshed guidance on the use of the Single Procurement Document (SPD) question 4C.7 and bidder climate change plans, following feedback from across the public sector. To support this refresh, and to ensure diversification of how we present information, we have now developed a video resource to support effective use of the templates.