Public sector procurement reform has direct impact for Scottish business
Public sector procurement has evolved rapidly over the recent years with continued efforts to bring public sector and suppliers together with greater focus on making procurement as transparent and...
View ArticleChanges to the Construction Act and Scheme for Construction Contracts
Scottish Procurement has issued a Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) informing stakeholders of changes to the Construction Act and Scheme for Construction Contracts.
View Article“Meet the Buyer” event hailed a success for local businesses
A recent Forth Road Crossing (FRC) event aimed at helping local businesses make the most of potential supply chain and sub-contract opportunities has been hailed a success.
View ArticleThe Procurement Journey online tool
The Procurement Journey is intended to support all levels of procurement activity, giving Scotland’s public sector procurement community the opportunity to use best practice guidance and templates to...
View ArticlePutting business at the heart of public sector procurement
Winning new business, particularly during a difficult economic climate, is paramount for any business, so making it easier to for Scottish companies to access public sector opportunities worth £9...
View ArticlePCS launches ‘matchmaking’ supplier directory
A new supplier directory especially designed for public sector buyers has been launched by Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
View ArticleHave your say on the Supplier Procurement Journey
The Supplier Procurement Journey is an online resource tool that helps suppliers deal more effectively with the public sector.
View ArticleSuppliers urged to get themselves noticed
A new supplier directory especially designed for public sector buyers to find local suppliers has been launched by Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).
View ArticleMaking tendering easier
Businesses looking to improve their public sector contract tendering techniques are being encouraged to get free support.
View ArticleNavigating public sector procurement
To help make working with the public sector easier, The Scottish Government has launched an online resource for businesses, The Supplier Journey.
View ArticleBuyers mapping tool launched
The Scottish Procurement and Commercial Directorate, with the help of a cross-sectoral working group, has launched a best practice guide for public sector procurement staff – the Procurement Journey.
View ArticleShouting it from the rooftops
Champions chomping at the bit to promote the Single Point of Enquiry
View ArticleTargeted procurement training for smaller organisations
Quick Quote and Procurement Journey Route One training was recently delivered in Orkney to staff from Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney.
View ArticleReview of Public Procurement Directives – Publication of Legislative Proposals
The purpose of this Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) is to alert stakeholders to the publication by the European Commission of proposals for revised Directives on public procurement and...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings from Public Contracts Scotland
Launched in 2008, Public Contracts Scotland has celebrated its third year with recorded significant increases in almost all areas of the service it provides; better connecting public and private sector...
View ArticleSupporting businesses in 2012
Last month the Public Procurement Advisory Group (PPAG) met to discuss procurement issues important to Scottish businesses.
View ArticleLatest Quick Quote Development
Developments on Public Contracts Scotland are derived from requests from buyers or suppliers.
View ArticleSuppliers signing up to get themselves noticed
A new supplier directory especially designed for public sector buyers to find local suppliers was launched last year by Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
View ArticleShowcase your business
If you have won a contract through PCS tell us, and we’ll share your good news in our monthly ezine and post your story on the portal which has on average over 1 million hits per month.
View ArticleBuyers make full use of PCS training
Over 1,500 new buyers registered with PCS last year – the highest number since it was launched in 2008. The total number of buyers registered on the portal now stands at 3,832.
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