{"id":6762,"date":"2026-09-18T10:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/?p=6762"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:09:22","slug":"using-the-sustainable-procurement-tools-online-training-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/2026\/09\/18\/using-the-sustainable-procurement-tools-online-training-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the Sustainable Procurement Tools: Online training event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scotland\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainableprocurementtools.scot\/\">Sustainable Procurement Tools<\/a> have been designed to help public sector organisations identify and address how they can optimise the economic, social and environmental outcomes of their procurement activity.<\/p>\n<p>By embedding sustainability into procurement, organisations can better align their purchasing decisions with strategic priorities such as net zero, fair work, and broader community benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This session will help you understand and apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Life Cycle Impact Mapping (LCIM)<\/li>\n<li>The Sustainability Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reserve your place<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spaces for this free event will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/o\/scottish-government-109231125761\">Scottish Government Eventbrite page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t able to join us, future sessions will be available and our \u2018How to\u2019 video guides are available on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainableprocurementtools.scot\/index.cfm\/user-guides-and-videos\/\">Sustainable Procurement Tools website<\/a>. These resources cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the Prioritisation Tool<\/li>\n<li>Life Cycle Impact Mapping<\/li>\n<li>the Sustainability Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each tool has an introduction to its purpose and benefits, guidance on when to use it, and an overview of the outputs you can expect.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable procurement is a powerful tool for achieving wider organisational and societal goals. By making informed and responsible purchasing decisions, organisations can drive positive change across supply chains, support fair work practices, and contribute to environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0access the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sustainableprocurementtools.scot\/\">Sustainable Procurement Tools<\/a>\u00a0by logging\u00a0in or registering on the platform.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gov.scot\/procurement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gov.scot\/procurement<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please email enquiries to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:scottishprocurement@gov.scot\">scottishprocurement@gov.scot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/public-procurement\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Subscribe to our blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to keep up to date\u00a0with the latest news across the procurement community.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are hosting a short event, for procurement professionals from across the Scottish public sector. 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