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Public Contracts Scotland: SPD module workshop sessions

Scottish Government Procurement

This year, we hosted a large number of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders. The event duration will last 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Single Procurement Document: Buyer awareness sessions

Scottish Government Procurement

Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Following the huge uptake in interest, we have decided to host another series of these workshops over coming months.

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Why the tender for 117 new trains in Portugal is illegal

Telles.eu

It was announced yesterday that the Portuguese train company (CP) chose a consortium headed by Alstom as the preferred bidder for its first major train procurement contract in many decades. It included a specific criterion worth 15% of the marks available for "Manufacturing/assembly bonus in Portugal using sheltered workshops."

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Single Procurement Document: Buyer awareness sessions

Scottish Government Procurement

Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Following the huge uptake in interest, we have decided to host another series of these workshops over coming months.

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Measuring the benefits of open contracting: Case studies on Mexico, Paraguay, and Slovakia

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

Each of these interventions were accompanied by some publicity, workshops, and trainings, hence we consider the analysis to estimate the effects of change in data publication largely on its own holding demand for data, user skills, and related environmental conditions constant. However, the average number of received bids increases by 0.5

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Scottish Procurement Vlog – September 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

The guidance focuses on the use of AI for bidders. The eProcurement Future Systems programme is moving forward with its initial phase. The plan is to replace the current pre award systems (PCS and PCS-t), innovation notices and contract and supplier management, with a single system.

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Mastering Bidding on Government Contracts: Pro Tips & Strategies

Select GCR

They can also provide networking opportunities and workshops to boost small businesses chances in government contracting. The combination of mentorship and training fosters a more knowledgeable bidder, increasing their chance of success in winning contracts.