{"id":5382,"date":"2023-11-22T15:44:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=5382"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:44:28","slug":"single-procurement-document-buyer-awareness-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2023\/11\/22\/single-procurement-document-buyer-awareness-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Procurement Document: Buyer awareness sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within\u00a0Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)<\/a>. Following the huge uptake in interest, we have decided to host another series of these workshops over coming months.<\/p>\n

The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders. It contains questions on both exclusion and selection criteria. Bidders will use their SPD response to indicate whether their organisations meet the requirements to participate in the procurement exercise.<\/p>\n

The module is available to all users who need to carry out electronic SPD requests. The module also provides buyers and suppliers with an easy-to-use service that enables buyers to electronically create and issue SPD requests based on the SPD (Scotland) template, and to link them to their contract notices. The functionality is built into the existing PCS portal, and does not require users to re-register or log-in separately.<\/p>\n

Registration is open for these free online workshops\u00a0for all public sector buyers.<\/a>\u00a0In the meantime, the\u00a0Procurement Journey<\/a>\u00a0remains the place to find best practice guidance on the practical application of the SPD.<\/p>\n

The sessions are scheduled each month until April 2024, and will demonstrate the functionality and answer any questions you may have about the module.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to our channels for reminders of the next session taking place!<\/p>\n

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