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If you’re a Scottish SME or third sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, we can help. We offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely free.

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Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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Aberdeen City Consortium Creation and Planning on 29 July at 10:30am

Following consultations with providers regarding Aberdeen City employability procurement framework, you are invited to attend this webinar to help support in the creation and development of consortium bids

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1.4 Planning You Bid - Time and Resources on 30 July at 1:30pm

The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.

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NatureScot - Peatland ACTION Proposed Restoration on 6 August at 1:30pm

NatureScot is keen to work with local groundwork companies, civil engineering contractors and rural contractors. This webinar is aimed at those interested in tendering for opportunities to deliver peatland restoration projects. It will highlight live Invitations to Tender, talk through the requirements for tendering and the PCS process.

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2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD) on 7 August at 1pm

The Single Procurement Document (SPD), formally known as European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) a set of questions, that helps buyers identify if you are suitably qualified to carry out the contact you are bidding for.

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Aberdeen City Consortium Creation and Planning
Tuesday 29 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Following consultations with providers regarding Aberdeen City employability procurement framework, you are invited to attend this webinar to help support in the creation and development of consortium bids
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1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Wednesday 30 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.
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Talking Tenders with Aberdeenshire
Thursday 31 July 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Calling all Blacksmiths, Fabricators, Hydraulic Engineers, Aberdeenshire Council waste service is looking for you to tender for a maintenance framework initially for work associated with repairs to plant equipment, recycling centres and waste transfer station infrastructure. Join us to hear more information about this opportunity directly from the council.
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Peatland ACTION Proposed Restoration
Wednesday 6 August 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
NatureScot is keen to work with local groundwork companies, civil engineering contractors and rural contractors. This webinar is aimed at those interested in tendering for opportunities to deliver peatland restoration projects. It will highlight live Invitations to Tender, talk through the requirements for tendering and the PCS process.
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2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Thursday 7 August 2025, 1.00-2:30pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
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Aligned Tender Training Aberdeenshire Blacksmith & Fabrication Framework
Tuesday 12 August 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this Aberdeenshire Council Blacksmith & Fabrication Framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
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Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council
Wednesday 13 August 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join this online event introducing South Lanarkshire Council’s new Employability Services PSA - a flexible procurement framework offering contract opportunities for providers across employability, wellbeing, and support services
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