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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). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.
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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). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.
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Often, we see suppliers to the enterprise participating in the incubators. On the contrary, Procurement often plays the bad cop role, creating barriers to onboard new and innovative suppliers, asking for endless compliance documents, ending the magic of the incubation. Yet, these initiatives are rarely owned by Procurement.
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These websites are designed to comply with transparency and legal publication requirements, ensuring that opportunities are available to all interested suppliers. Additionally, suppliers must consider the submission requirements, which include specific documents and information that need to be provided when participating in a tender process.
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This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland. HCR Ltd (the current framework supplier) has been informed of the decision not to re-let this Framework and may be in contact with those organisations who currently access their services to determine future needs.
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