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Scottish Borders Council
Talking Tenders: Scottish Borders Care at Home Flexible Framework
Tuesday 24 February 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join our webinar as we discuss Scottish Borders Council's Care at Home Flexible Framework.
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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Wednesday 25 February 2026, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
Crown Commercial Service
Talking Tenders with Crown Commercial Services Construction Works & Associated Services
Thursday 26 February 2026, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar
Join us as Crown Commercial Service talk to prospective suppliers about their upcoming Construction Works & Associated Services 3 Framework.
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Meet the Buyer Tayside 2026
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10.00am-2:00pm
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Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
South Lanarkshire Council is keen to attract new providers in the market who may not be aware or unsure how to deliver contracts for the Council. If you are interested in delivering Passenger Transport Service, which includes the transport of children and protected adults with additional support needs including autistic spectrum conditions and / or medical requirements and the transport of children as required by the Council’s Family, Children and Adult Services within Social Work Resources as well as mainstream inter-school transfers where required, please join us to hear all about this upcoming opportunity to bid.
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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 5 March 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
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2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 10 March 2026, 2.30-4:00pm
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Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
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