Public Procurement and Property
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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.
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Find buyers, contract opportunities and business support at Meet the Buyer North
6th August 2026 by Scottish Procurement
Supplier Development Programme's Meet the Buyer North takes place on 3 September at the Music Hall in Aberdeen - the largest free procurement event of its kind in the North of Scotland. Taking place on Thursday 3 September 2026 at The Music Hall in Aberdeen, this free event brings together public sector buyers, major contractors, and business support organisations.
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Sustainable Procurement Tools – the journey so far
5th August 2026 by Scottish Procurement
The Sustainable Procurement Tools platform was designed to help public sector organisations identify and address how they can optimise the economic, social and environmental outcomes of their procurement activity.
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Updated guidance to support the use of Community Benefits in Procurement
30th July 2026 by Scottish Procurement
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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