Sustainable Procurement: Opportunities for Your Business

Sustainable Procurement: Opportunities for Your Business

By STEP

Want to win public contracts? Learn how sustainability can boost your bids - get expert tips, support & networking all in one place.

Date and time

Location

STEP Stirling Enterprise Park

John Player Building Stirling FK7 7RP United Kingdom

Agenda

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Arrival and Registration

4:30 PM - 4:35 PM

Welcome from Stirling Council

Dion Robb, Procurement Specialist, Stirling, Council

Dion will open the session with a brief overview of Stirling Council’s approach to procurement and sustainability, and outline the aims of the event.

4:35 PM - 4:50 PM

Writing the Sustainability Section of Your Tender: What Stirling Council Looks

Dion Robb, Procurement Specialist, Stirling Council

Dion will break down what makes a strong sustainability response in public sector tenders. Expect practical advice and examples of what the Council is looking for in supplier submissions.

4:50 PM - 5:05 PM

Introduction to Scotland Excel and Upcoming Frameworks

Grant Montgomery, Scotland Excel

Scotland Excel, the national centre of procurement expertise for the local government sector, will provide an overview of its role and highlight any upcoming framework opportunities relevant to suppl...

5:05 PM - 5:20 PM

Future Contracting Opportunities: A Sustainability Perspective

Roz Smith, Strategic Energy Team Leader, Stirling Counci

Roz will highlight upcoming procurement opportunities and explain how sustainability considerations are shaping future contracts across the region.

5:20 PM - 5:35 PM

Introduction to The Supplier Development Programme

Gillian Cameron, Public Contract Scotland

An overview of the free support available through the Supplier Development Programme to help businesses become tender-ready and improve their chances of winning public sector contracts.

5:35 PM - 5:50 PM

Available Training and Support for Sustainable Practices

Thomas Billam, Net Zero Business Support Officer, SIEC

Thomas will share details of free and funded support available to help businesses embed sustainable practices, reduce emissions and meet tender expectations.

5:50 PM - 6:00 PM

Q&A / Closing Remarks

Hosted by STEP

A chance to ask questions, clarify key points and hear final reflections on how local businesses can position themselves for sustainable success in public contracts.

6:00 PM

Networking Session

Connect with fellow businesses, procurement professionals, and support organisations. Light finger food will be served to keep conversations flowing as you expand your network.

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

About this event

Business • Startups

Hear from experts on business funding, then network trade-show style with organisations offering funding support.

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STEP

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Nov 4 · 16:00 GMT