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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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Procurex Scotland
Tuesday 28 October 2025, 9.00am-4:00pm
Glasgow External Event
Procurex Scotland returns to Glasgow on 28 October 2025, uniting suppliers, buyers, and key figures from across Scotland’s £16.6 billion public procurement sector.
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South Lanarkshire Council: Employability Services PSA
Wednesday 29 October 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this SLC Employability PSA, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
East Renfrewshire Council
The East Renfrewshire Business Showcase 2025
Thursday 30 October 2025, 8.30am-3:30pm
Partner Event
Organised by East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council, this event provides an opportunity for businesses to come together for a day packed with networking opportunities, exhibitions, workshops and keynote speakers.
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Local Business Event
Thursday 30 October 2025, 9.30am
Paisley External Event
This event is aimed at sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses, supported businesses and third sector organisations, but it is open to businesses of all sizes, based in Renfrewshire.
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2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Thursday 30 October 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
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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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
Scottish Borders Council
Aligned Tender Training: Scottish Borders Council Subcontracting Framework
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
Join our webinar as we walk you through the tendering process for Scottish Borders Council's subcontracting framework.
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