Driving a Sustainable Economy through Public Procurement
Procurex Scotland 2025 is the premier event for suppliers and public sector professionals dedicated to transforming Scotland’s economy through innovative and sustainable procurement practices.
Scottish Government
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

The public sector spends over £14.5 billion a year on goods and services across the public sector. This provides an excellent platform to work with the public, private and third sectors to “deliver procurement that improves public services for a prosperous, fairer and more sustainable Scotland.”
Public procurement is a key partner and enabler to deliver Scotland’s economic strategy. We invest in our people, infrastructure and assets in a sustainable way, encourage innovation, and promote inclusive growth
Legislation has re-enforced the principles of the Scottish Model of Procurement. It maintains the ethos of the public procurement reform programme – business friendly, socially responsible procurement that delivers better outcomes for Scotland.
Our public procurement contracts are amongst the most accessible in the world for micro, small and medium size organisations. We are providing opportunities for Scotland’s small and medium sized enterprises and third sector organisations to benefit through public sector business both domestically and in other countries.
Scotland Excel
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

Scotland Excel is recognised by the Scottish Government as the Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoE) for the local government sector. Established in 2008, it is a shared service funded by all 32 Scottish councils and offers its members a range of collaborative contracts, learning and development, consultancy, change management services and commercial expertise.
Its services are designed to support the sustainable delivery of essential public services and generate social, environmental and economic benefits for Scotland’s communities.
Scotland Excel’s £2bn contract portfolio supports the delivery of social care, construction, roads, transport, waste, corporate, education and ICT services, and achieves annual savings of c. £13m to the public sector.
APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges)
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

APUC Ltd (Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges) is one of the six Centres of Procurement Expertise formed as a result of the McClelland Review of Public Procurement in Scotland, published in March 2006.
The not-for-profit company was created in January 2007, and is owned by Scotland’s 60 universities and colleges. It operates entirely in the interests of these institutional stakeholders. By working jointly as one team with client institutions, APUC supports the embedding and consistent application of good procurement practice within Scotland's universities and colleges, incorporating EU Directives in the tendering process.
APUC‘s aim is to maximise the contribution that advanced procurement makes to Scotland's investment in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer so that institutions can deliver more with the funds that they have available. Not only does APUC conduct tenders on behalf of their members, it also looks to maximise savings by collaborating with the other consortia and sectors by promoting relevant agreements to their members. In this way, APUC facilitates the TPL agreements to the Scottish Higher and Further Education Sector.
apuc-scot.ac.uk
NHS National Services Scotland
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) provides national strategic support services and expert advice to NHSScotland in order to ‘support Scotland’s health’.
NSS National Procurement provides a single procurement service for NHSScotland, using years of experience in procurement in order to achieve the best results for customers and deliver maximum savings.
Crown Commercial Service
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

Every buying decision you make has the power to make a difference and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) can help you with those decisions.
Come along to hear from CCS’s leaders on everything from social value and sustainability, to tips and advice on how they can support you with your buying needs.
Our solutions offer value for money, while also helping to support your policy needs. We take the pressure out of procurement so that you can focus on what matters most - improving health care, public services, transport, local communities, the environment and so much more.
Transport Scotland
Partner
Stand Location: 44

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland and forms part of the Scottish Government. We are directly accountable to Scottish Ministers for transport policy and operations within Scotland.
As set out in the National Transport Strategy, our vision is for a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.
Learn more about what we do on our website. https://www.transport.gov.scot/
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Partner
Stand Location: 64

We are CIPS, the global membership organisation for procurement and supply, driving positive change across our profession.
We lead in education and training. We provide information and tools. And we help build capability within organisations.
Through all our work, we are the voice and standard, building a global network to power our profession. Join us.
Supplier Development Programme (SDP)
Partner
Stand Location: 49

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) provides Scottish public bodies with dedicated resources to support local supplier bidding capabilities, increasing visibility of contract opportunities & frameworks and connecting buyers and suppliers to open up the supply chain, facilitating local Community Wealth Building. Visit sdpscotland.co.uk for more information.
The Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT)
Partner
Stand Location: 53

Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT) is a Scotland-wide partnership programme, involving both the public and private sector, that aims to create our ‘future’ procurement and commercial talent. Our vision is to leave a sustainable legacy for the procurement profession in Scotland by growing our own talent to address industry-wide skills shortages.
CivTech
Partner
Stand Location: 65 & 67

CivTech is a tech accelerator launched in 2016 by the Scottish Government. Its aims are simple: to create better public services for citizens while boosting Scotland’s economy by helping innovative companies launch new products with global potential.
Public sector organisations bring CivTech ‘problems’ that could be solved with technology. CivTech then turn these into ‘Challenges’ and invites anyone to propose a solution.
Successful applicants are given funding, intensive support and space at the CivTech Studio, where they spend four months working hand in hand with their Challenge Sponsors to build a prototype or ‘Minimum Viable Product’.
For public sector organisations, CivTech offers a route to develop highly innovative products and services in a fast, efficient and safe way, using private sector systems such as open challenges and tech accelerators. In a tech world that is increasingly fast paced and ever-changing, CivTech solves the problem of ‘how to procure what you don’t know exists’.
For innovator and entrepreneurs – especially those in the SME area – it offers a unique opportunity to engage with the public sector and win contracts from major organisations. It’s the chance to ‘solve a problem, build a business’.
For everyone CivTech offers a great way to develop innovation in a collaborative, cost-effective and managed environment that puts the needs of the user first.
Scottish Procurement Alliance
Lanyard Sponsor
Stand Location: 54

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), formed in 2016, is now the largest, free-to-join procurement organisation representing over 100 public sector organisations throughout Scotland, ranging from small Co-operatives, to regional and national RSL’s and Local Authorities.
Utilising intelligent procurement solutions can offer more than just competitive pricing. SPA works with its partners and supply chain to promote the delivery of tangible benefits through all projects procured through SPA frameworks.

28 October 2025
IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Official eSourcing Partner

Minister Confirmed
Ivan McKee MSP
Minister for Public Finance

Ivan McKee was appointed Minister for Public Finance in May 2024. His career has involved a number of senior roles in manufacturing and business, managing companies in the UK as well as Poland, Finland, Croatia and Bosnia. Early in his career, Ivan spent two years with VSO in Bangladesh. He is currently a trustee of the charity CEI, which supports education and health projects in Bangladesh. Ivan has been MSP for Glasgow Provan since May 2016. He was brought up in Glasgow where he studied at the University of Strathclyde. He also studied at the University of Newcastle.
Ivan McKee’s career has involved a number of senior roles in manufacturing and business, managing companies in the UK as well as Poland, Finland, Croatia and Bosnia.
Ivan has been MSP for Glasgow Provan since May 2016. He was brought up in Glasgow where he studied at the University of Strathclyde. He also studied at the University of Newcastle.
He was previously the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation and Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise.
Why ATTEND
Unrivalled Networking
Connect with key buyers from Local Government, Central Government, Healthcare, Housing, Education, and Emergency Services.
Showcase Your Solutions
Present your products and services to an audience eager for cost-saving and innovative solutions.
Align with Strategic Goals
Support Scotland’s Procurement Strategy for 2024-2028, focusing on innovation, sustainability, social impact, and capability improvement.
Event Highlights
Exhibition
Discover cutting-edge products and services from leading suppliers.
Seminars and Workshops
Gain insights from industry experts on the latest trends and best practices in public procurement.
Networking Opportunities
Build relationships with decision-makers and influencers across various sectors.
Join Us
Be part of the movement to drive efficiencies and maximise value for the people of Scotland. Whether you’re a supplier with innovative solutions or a public sector professional looking to enhance procurement practices, Procurex Scotland 2025 is the event for you.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a greener, more inclusive economy. Register today to secure your place at Procurex Scotland 2025.
Confirmed Speakers
Jamie Lawson
Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Lead

Jamie is the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Manager for Social Enterprise Scotland and joint lead for the new and exciting Social Enterprise Scotland Buy Social Scotland Pledge initiative.
Jamie has worked in senior executive positions in the Third Sector for nearly 20 years, leading and developing sizeable manufacturing and service offering Social Enterprises in Scotland, Ireland and Poland.
With a passion to embrace the power of Procurement to support the sector, Jamie is keen to support and influence both private and public sector organisational policy and strategy that facilitates and encourages sustainable and profitable procurement opportunities for Social Enterprises.
Out with work, Jamie is a youth rugby union coach and passionate supporter at his local town rugby union team.
John Docherty
Head of Contracts Team

Transport Scotland are the national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. Through the development of transport projects and policies, they support Scotland's businesses, communities and services, connecting people across Scotland and beyond.
Procurement underpins much of the delivery of their priorities and has a notable impact on performance and success. In recognition of the wider impact that procurement policy and practice has on the Scottish Government’s purpose and our commitments, their vision for procurement is to support the delivery of value for money, sustainable and innovative infrastructure and services in fulfilment of the Scottish Government’s ambition and vision for transport, and Transport Scotland’s corporate commitments through a strategic and systematic approach to procurement.
Gillian Askew
Director

Gillian has nearly 30 years of experience of experience as a procurement professional in the public and private sectors and as a small business and social enterprise owner.
Gillian recognises from both perspectives that more needs to be done to support smaller organisations to access public sector work and she co-founded Go4Growth to fill that gap. She’s committed to removing the barriers that prevent SMEs or VCSEs from being able to compete for the work on offer, creating a level playing field for all.
Iain McKie
Head of Strategic Procurement

Police Scotland was formally established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across the length and breadth of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles. Police Scotland is the second largest force in the UK after the Metropolitan Police.
Police Scotland spends around £200m annually on goods, services and works, in order to support policing, improve safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities throughout Scotland.
Alistair Kerr
Chair

Alistair Kerr is the Chair of the Community Wealth Advocacy Forum, Director & Chair of BASE Scotland, and Partnerships and Development Manager for Scotland at PeoplePlus, with a strong focus on creating sustained and inclusive employment opportunities for disadvantaged people or groups in our local communities. Utilising Sustainable Procurement legislation, Community Wealth Building & Social Value Policy drivers to transform lives of Disabled or Disadvantaged people across the UK, Alistair has held various Executive, Board & Chair positions since 2002 representing Disabled Peoples rights and advocating a Socially just society. He is recognised by Scottish Government as a Champion of Scotland’s Supported Businesses.
Ivan McKee MSP
Minister for Public Finance

Ivan McKee was appointed Minister for Public Finance in May 2024. His career has involved a number of senior roles in manufacturing and business, managing companies in the UK as well as Poland, Finland, Croatia and Bosnia. Early in his career, Ivan spent two years with VSO in Bangladesh. He is currently a trustee of the charity CEI, which supports education and health projects in Bangladesh. Ivan has been MSP for Glasgow Provan since May 2016. He was brought up in Glasgow where he studied at the University of Strathclyde. He also studied at the University of Newcastle.
thank you to our 2025 Event Partners
Scottish Government
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

The public sector spends over £14.5 billion a year on goods and services across the public sector. This provides an excellent platform to work with the public, private and third sectors to “deliver procurement that improves public services for a prosperous, fairer and more sustainable Scotland.”
Public procurement is a key partner and enabler to deliver Scotland’s economic strategy. We invest in our people, infrastructure and assets in a sustainable way, encourage innovation, and promote inclusive growth
Legislation has re-enforced the principles of the Scottish Model of Procurement. It maintains the ethos of the public procurement reform programme – business friendly, socially responsible procurement that delivers better outcomes for Scotland.
Our public procurement contracts are amongst the most accessible in the world for micro, small and medium size organisations. We are providing opportunities for Scotland’s small and medium sized enterprises and third sector organisations to benefit through public sector business both domestically and in other countries.
Scotland Excel
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

Scotland Excel is recognised by the Scottish Government as the Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoE) for the local government sector. Established in 2008, it is a shared service funded by all 32 Scottish councils and offers its members a range of collaborative contracts, learning and development, consultancy, change management services and commercial expertise.
Its services are designed to support the sustainable delivery of essential public services and generate social, environmental and economic benefits for Scotland’s communities.
Scotland Excel’s £2bn contract portfolio supports the delivery of social care, construction, roads, transport, waste, corporate, education and ICT services, and achieves annual savings of c. £13m to the public sector.
APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges)
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

APUC Ltd (Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges) is one of the six Centres of Procurement Expertise formed as a result of the McClelland Review of Public Procurement in Scotland, published in March 2006.
The not-for-profit company was created in January 2007, and is owned by Scotland’s 60 universities and colleges. It operates entirely in the interests of these institutional stakeholders. By working jointly as one team with client institutions, APUC supports the embedding and consistent application of good procurement practice within Scotland's universities and colleges, incorporating EU Directives in the tendering process.
APUC‘s aim is to maximise the contribution that advanced procurement makes to Scotland's investment in teaching, research, and knowledge transfer so that institutions can deliver more with the funds that they have available. Not only does APUC conduct tenders on behalf of their members, it also looks to maximise savings by collaborating with the other consortia and sectors by promoting relevant agreements to their members. In this way, APUC facilitates the TPL agreements to the Scottish Higher and Further Education Sector.
apuc-scot.ac.uk
NHS National Services Scotland
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) provides national strategic support services and expert advice to NHSScotland in order to ‘support Scotland’s health’.
NSS National Procurement provides a single procurement service for NHSScotland, using years of experience in procurement in order to achieve the best results for customers and deliver maximum savings.
Crown Commercial Service
Scottish Government Procurement Pavilion

Every buying decision you make has the power to make a difference and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) can help you with those decisions.
Come along to hear from CCS’s leaders on everything from social value and sustainability, to tips and advice on how they can support you with your buying needs.
Our solutions offer value for money, while also helping to support your policy needs. We take the pressure out of procurement so that you can focus on what matters most - improving health care, public services, transport, local communities, the environment and so much more.
Transport Scotland
Partner
Stand Location: 44

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland and forms part of the Scottish Government. We are directly accountable to Scottish Ministers for transport policy and operations within Scotland.
As set out in the National Transport Strategy, our vision is for a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.
Learn more about what we do on our website. https://www.transport.gov.scot/
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Partner
Stand Location: 64

We are CIPS, the global membership organisation for procurement and supply, driving positive change across our profession.
We lead in education and training. We provide information and tools. And we help build capability within organisations.
Through all our work, we are the voice and standard, building a global network to power our profession. Join us.
Supplier Development Programme (SDP)
Partner
Stand Location: 49

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) provides Scottish public bodies with dedicated resources to support local supplier bidding capabilities, increasing visibility of contract opportunities & frameworks and connecting buyers and suppliers to open up the supply chain, facilitating local Community Wealth Building. Visit sdpscotland.co.uk for more information.
The Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT)
Partner
Stand Location: 53

Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT) is a Scotland-wide partnership programme, involving both the public and private sector, that aims to create our ‘future’ procurement and commercial talent. Our vision is to leave a sustainable legacy for the procurement profession in Scotland by growing our own talent to address industry-wide skills shortages.
CivTech
Partner
Stand Location: 65 & 67

CivTech is a tech accelerator launched in 2016 by the Scottish Government. Its aims are simple: to create better public services for citizens while boosting Scotland’s economy by helping innovative companies launch new products with global potential.
Public sector organisations bring CivTech ‘problems’ that could be solved with technology. CivTech then turn these into ‘Challenges’ and invites anyone to propose a solution.
Successful applicants are given funding, intensive support and space at the CivTech Studio, where they spend four months working hand in hand with their Challenge Sponsors to build a prototype or ‘Minimum Viable Product’.
For public sector organisations, CivTech offers a route to develop highly innovative products and services in a fast, efficient and safe way, using private sector systems such as open challenges and tech accelerators. In a tech world that is increasingly fast paced and ever-changing, CivTech solves the problem of ‘how to procure what you don’t know exists’.
For innovator and entrepreneurs – especially those in the SME area – it offers a unique opportunity to engage with the public sector and win contracts from major organisations. It’s the chance to ‘solve a problem, build a business’.
For everyone CivTech offers a great way to develop innovation in a collaborative, cost-effective and managed environment that puts the needs of the user first.
PASS Procurement
Market Engagement Hub

PASS procurement consultants present at over one hundred conferences and events each year as well as delivering in-house training and consultancy for both public and private sector clients.
Our training sessions are designed to cover the legal requirements of public procurement in a non-legalistic manner, using real life examples to help simplify the rules.
Thousands of organisations, public and private, have already benefited from PASS best practice tendering/procurement events and advice.
Whether you work within public sector procurement or tender for public sector contracts, PASS can help you improve your efficiency and effectiveness.
Tracker
Market Engagement Hub

Tracker is the only end-to-end business development solution with the unique intelligence you need to find, bid for and win more business. With access to Europe’s largest database of opportunities and competitive insights – you can engage earlier to sell more effectively and win more business. And Tracker’s just got even better – now you can also upload opportunity documents and manage your bid responses all in the one place. Focus on winning business – not looking for it.
Supply2Gov
Market Engagement Hub

At Supply2Gov, we have one goal – to make business growth simpler for sole traders, micro and small businesses. Powered by the UK and Republic of Ireland’s largest database of public sector contract notices and awards, combined with our daily email alerts sent straight to your inbox, we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to find relevant opportunities as soon as they become available – giving you more time to focus on putting your bids together and growing your business. You can register for a free local area of your choice or take advantage of our flexible monthly payment options – giving you a no risk, scalable, cost effective contract alerts service option.
Delta
Market Engagement Hub

Delta eSourcing enables efficient, effective and compliant procurement. Utilised by thousands of public sector buyers every day, its Buyer Portal, Tender Manager, Supplier Manager, Contract Manager and eAuctions services can be used independently or else combined to form a comprehensive and effective end-to-end procurement solution. In challenging times, Delta eSourcing delivers transparency, compliance and value for money.
Cadence Marketing
Official Marketing Partner

At Cadence Marketing, we understand the importance of data in the public sector and have built a comprehensive database of over 200,000 contacts across 31,600 organisations, including Central Government, Local Government, NHS, Education, MOD, and Emergency Services. We love helping businesses connect with public sector buyers through targeted marketing solutions. Whether you’re looking to boost your email campaigns, do some market research, host a webinar, or create some killer content, we’ve got you covered. Reach the right people, stay up-to-date, make informed decisions and improve your win rate.
GO Awards Scotland 2025/26
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Entries close 3rd September
The GO Awards Scotland 2025/26 is the premier event celebrating excellence in public procurement across Scotland. This prestigious awards ceremony recognises the achievements and successes of individuals and organisations involved in the procurement and delivery of vital public services.

Thank you to our 2025 Event Sponsors
Stark Building Materials
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 19

Bio coming soon
Pagabo
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 21

Finding a procurement framework can be challenging, complex and time-consuming. At Pagabo, our client focussed service makes finding a procurement framework quicker, simpler, and more effective.
We are free to access, easy to use and fully compliant.
Find out more at https://pagabo.co.uk
Service Graphics
Official Print Partner
Stand Location: 39

Service Graphics are the UK's largest provider of high impact visual communications solutions. Our dedicated team of creative experts work across a wide variety of sectors, delivering bespoke graphic production and installations for projects ranging from Event & Exhibitions, Signage and Wayfinding, Retail Branding, Building Wraps and Office Interiors. Come and speak to one of our advisors to discuss your next branding project.
Testimonials
It’s been brilliant! We’ve had people travelling from as far as Seattle and Idaho to come here to find out about Scottish Procurement, so that says something – we must be doing something right!

Nikki Archer
Head of Procurement and Commercial Policy & Strategy and Head of Procurement Profession, Scottish Government
This is a really really important event. It’s the prime event for the whole of public sector each year. It’s great to see so many people here and it’s important for our buyers and procurement officers as well as our suppliers to get together and network and understand each others’ businesses.

Gordon Beattie
Director of National Procurement, NHS National Services Scotland
This is one of the most important events in the procurement calendar. I’ve been coming here since 2008 and it’s a big reunion for procurement people in the public sector across Scotland, for me it’s one of the most important dates of the year.

Julie Welsh
Chief Executive Officer, Scotland Excel
It’s important to be here to demonstrate our commitment to this sector and also the sustainable message that we have got in reason to PPE and workwear going forward.

Karen Carter
Director of National Delivery, Pagabo
There’s been a real balance of organisations here – the opportunity to speak to some of the local authorities and the NHS as well as Police Scotland and some of the emergency services. That breadth of audience has been unique.
