Our tender for multi-supplier, multi-lot Social Research and Analysis Framework is now live on PCS - publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/se…

The framework will cover the provision of Consultation Analysis, Evaluations, and Social Research across core Scottish Government departments.

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD .

📲 GAAD highlights the importance of creating accessible digital content. Our recent blog details the steps we are taking and what you can do to help remove accessibility barriers: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

Our online annual conference on Wednesday 22 May with a focus on ‘being commercial’ is open to book for FREE to the Scottish public sector. Choose from several speakers covering a raft of thought provoking subjects buff.ly/3K1Zr58 #SXLConference

Meet the Ministers ⬇️

Ministers will support the work of the Scottish Cabinet.

Those joining the Ministerial team will be formally appointed on approval by His Majesty The King.

ℹ️ gov.scot/about/who-runs…

Meet the new Scottish Cabinet ⬇️

ℹ️ Those joining the Cabinet will be formally appointed by the First Minister on the agreement of Scottish Parliament and approval by His Majesty The King.

Find out more at gov.scot/about/who-runs…

Alongside the 164 public bodies that are registered users of the Sustainable Procurement Tools, there are over 2800 users across 385 organisations.

Find out what improvements have been made to the website since receiving user feedback: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

🏘 We are delighted to share our Heat in Buildings National Scheme case study video.

The Single Procurement Document is used as part of the Scheme, requiring tenderers to include a climate change plan as part of the selection process.

vimeo.com/927040209

We have reached one year since the launch of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSfS).

Examples of how the strategy is being embedded and used to drive real outcomes right across the public sector in Scotland are detailed in our blog: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

It's less than one month to go until Supplier Development Programme Scotland's #MeetTheBuyer2024 event on 5 June!

Now is the time to start planning your visit to make the most out of the opportunities that will be available on the day! blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

📣 We have published an updated Procurement Policy Handbook detailing refreshed guidance on the rules and policies applicable to public procurement activity in Scotland.

Find out more in our blog: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

🎥We're delighted to share a video case study from The City of Edinburgh Council on their Hard Facilities Management contract which includes specification for promoting a circular economy and transitioning to net zero. You can watch the video here: vimeo.com/927041262

#PowerOfProcurement

Our renewal framework for road signage has been awarded to 10 suppliers including Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company – a supported business that provides employment and training to Armed Forces veterans. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/2e6bu23m
#ThirdSector #SocialEnterprise

🎦 We have added two new case studies and a number of ‘how to’ user guide videos on to the Sustainable Procurement Tools website.

Find out more and watch our case studies included within our recent blog: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

Public Finance Minister @thomascarthur has welcomed the launch of a new service from Research Data Scotland that will improve access to data for researchers.

The new platform will help support high-quality research that could be used for the development of policies and public services.

We welcomed Tom Arthur MSP to Hansel on Tuesday 16th April where he met with various team members and supported employees in our #SocialEnterprise business, #Hansel3e . Mr Arthur heard about our background, the challenges we face and enjoyed a tour of the estate. #FreedomToLive

📢 We have published the Scottish Government ‘SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan’.

To find out more about our commitments to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and third sector organisations read our latest blog: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…

Want to learn more about the new PCS functionality? Join SDP & staff from Scottish Government - Procurement and Property, at a free webinar on 1 May at 2pm, for an overview of the new Supporting Innovation through Procurement functionality, & guidance: bit.ly/3PZdXy8 #PowerOfProcurement

.Scottish Government is considering reviewing how non-domestic rates relief can encourage investment in energy efficiency and clean heating systems.

A package of rates relief is already available, including for renewable energy.

More details ➡️ mygov.scot/non-domestic-r…

Our tender 'Supply and Delivery of Waste Disposal Equipment' is now live and can be viewed on PCS tinyurl.com/mpkzkvd7 It will allow our members to buy large containers, skips, compactors, balers, roll packers and more. Closes 14.05.24 #SupplierOpp

The Scottish Government has been working with Microsoft to support learning across primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about Microsoft’s Shape the Future education programme, you can read our latest blog: blogs.gov.scot/public-procure…