The Procurex Scotland 2025 Pre-Event Planner is now available.
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

CCS connects public and private sectors to achieve the best commercial and procurement outcomes for the UK and its citizens.
We are the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation. We guide public sector buying decisions, using our scale and commercial expertise to achieve best value.
Our people create innovative solutions to public sector challenges, and provide businesses of all sizes with growth opportunities.
This strengthens the economy and society, and supports government missions and policy objectives. We call this value for the nation.
Transport Scotland
Partner
Stand Location: 44

We are the national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. Please visit our website at www.transport.gov.scot. for more information.
Social Enterprise Scotland
Partner
Stand Location: 29b

Social Enterprise Scotland`s Buy Social Pledge is a values-led initiative bringing together private businesses, SMEs, academic institutions, and public sector bodies who are looking to make a commitment to bring social enterprises into their supply chains.
The Buy Social Pledge signifies a transformative approach to doing business, where businesses become catalysts for positive change in communities.
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: 41

Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT) is a Scotland-wide partnership programme led by the Scottish Government, 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

We take real problems faced by government departments, public sector organisations and charities, and invite anyone with a brilliant idea to work hand-in-hand with us to build the solution.
At the heart of the programme is our Innovation Flow, which centres around an intense 15-week Accelerator. Innovative and ambitious teams, selected through an open and straightforward process, are paid to build working prototypes — and receive world-class business growth support.
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
Official Business Intelligence Partner
Stand Location: Tracker Intelligence 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 eSourcing
Official eSourcing Partner
Stand Location: Delta Innovation Zone

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.
NEPO
Partner
Stand Location: K

NEPO works in partnership with North East local authorities, and a range of nationwide Associate Members, to develop and manage procurement solutions across high-spend areas such as energy, construction, and professional services. Collaboration is at the heart of everything that NEPO does, delivering efficient, robust and legally compliant solutions, professionally procured using insight from end-users and market intelligence. Our portfolio of over 70 solutions is available for use by any public sector body across the UK, delivering positive outcomes for the communities we serve. Find out more at www.nepo.org.
Supply25
Partner
Stand Location: 28b

Supply25 is a GovTech software solution transforming how public sector organisations manage supplier assurance and procurement risk. Developed in partnership with the Scottish Government through the CivTech Programme, the platform replaces fragmented spreadsheets with a secure, cloud-based system created for buyers and suppliers alike, supporting assurance across the entire procurement lifecycle — from tender through to reassessments and contract management.
Procurement teams can create assessment packages in minutes using standardised assessments in areas such as cyber security and accessibility, with the flexibility to expand into areas like data protection and sustainability. This reduces risk, improves consistency, and cuts down on admin — freeing buyers to focus on strategic priorities.
Supply25 is preparing for public launch later this year, helping buyers build resilient supply chains and deliver better outcomes.
Official eSourcing Partner

Official Business Intelligence Partner


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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.
Confirmed Speakers
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.
Rona Dougall
Journalist

Rona Dougall is a broadcaster, freelance journalist and also a popular TV presenter best known as the host of STV’s flagship current affairs programme ‘Scotland Tonight‘. The thirty minute live programme takes an in-depth look at the big news stories of the day, along with sport, politics, business, art and entertainment.
Before becoming a Scottish Television anchor, Rona was Sky News Scotland correspondent for over 15 years. During that time she covered many headline stories, including the Dunblane massacre, the trial of the Lockerbie bomber at Camp Zeist in the Netherlands, the death of Princess Diana from Balmoral, the opening of the Scottish parliament and several Scottish elections.
She was also part of the British Bafta award winning team which covered the terrorist attack at Glasgow airport.
Off duty Rona Dougall is a mother to her two children, a keen runner and a voracious reader.
Nick Ford
Director of Procurement & Property

Nick spent eight years as Head of Commercial and Procurement at the Department for International Development. Following over 25 years within the private sector specialising in procurement, commercial and project management in roles across the UK, USA, Australia, and Spain, Nick joined the public sector as part of HMG’s Commercial Functional Leadership Group. Nick is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Previously a CIPS Regional Chair and regular keynote speaker at conferences, Nick is also an active mentor for Procurement and Commercial professionals.
Nikki Archer
Deputy Director - Head of Procurement & Commercial Policy & Strategy

Nikki has worked in a number of private and public sector senior procurement and programme management roles since graduating in 1990 with a BA (Hons) in Business Economics and Marketing. With IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Agilent she gained extensive experience in leading national and international procurement and system transformation programmes. Since joining the Scottish Government in 2005 she has played a key role in driving and enabling public procurement reform in Scotland, with a particular focus on building Scottish Government’s Procurement, Commercial and Project Delivery skills.
An FCIPS Chartered Procurement & Supply professional, Nikki currently sits on the CIPS Foundation Steering Group and is an ex-trustee of their Global Board of Trustees. With specific interests in developing the capability of individuals, organisations, supply chains and our Procurement People of Tomorrow, Nikki also plays an active role in encouraging diversity (in all its forms) within senior procurement and supply chain roles.
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.
Jane Lynch
Director - Centre of Public Value Procurement

Jane is a Professor in Procurement for the Logistics and Operations Management (LOM) section of Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. Jane’s subject areas for research and teaching include innovation and social public procurement, supply chain management, and collaboration. Jane is the strategic lead for Procurement Labs in a WEFO funded project, Infuse (Innovation of Future Public Services).
Jane is Programme Director for the UK Government funded 'Help to Grow Management' programme delivered at Cardiff Business School aimed at supporting SMEs with business growth. Additional Roles: Member of IRSPP (international research study on public procurement) Branch Chair of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) South Wales Associate Director (MICW) of Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW), Cymru.
Carolyne Thomson
AI Senior Policy Officer

With over 20 years of experience working in the Scottish public sector, Carolyne's role as senior AI Policy Officer in the Scottish Government allows her to bring together her passions for IT, innovation and the delivery of high quality public services.
As a member of the Scottish AI Alliance, a partnership between the Scottish Government and the Data Lab within Edinburgh University, she currently has responsibility for delivering the Scottish AI Register, a tool designed to ensure that Scottish public sector AI use is open and transparent for all our citizens.
Calum Elliot
Deputy Director - National Procurement Collaborative Division

Thank you to our 2025 Event Sponsors
APS Group
Headline Sponsor
Stand Location: 16

APS has been supporting public and private sector organisations to impactfully engage with audiences since 1961, providing marketing services such as accessibility advice, publishing, creative digital campaigns or complex special projects. Our subject matter experts support you from ideation right through to implementation, including guidance on achieving social value goals.
Jewson Partnership Solutions
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 19

At JPS we support the Social Housing sector by partnering with Registered Providers and Public Sector organisations to create bespoke solutions for materials supply that help them to efficiently maintain and develop their housing stock.
Relationships are one of the fundamental building blocks of any business. Healthy and long-lasting relationships deliver for you and deliver for us, that’s why our strategy is built around creating relationships that deliver people who are unequivocally focused on delivering efficiency, innovation and value to your organisation.
Each of our customers has different pressures, priorities and objectives. Key to the success of our partnership is getting to know you and understanding your vision and strategy. We then align our solutions in a way that will help you. Communication is key after all.
For more information visit our website and download our brochure at jewsonpartnershipsolutions.com
Computacenter and NetCompany
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 26

Computacenter
Computacenter is a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. Computacenter is a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to Source, Transform and Manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. Computacenter is a public company quoted on the London FTSE 250 (CCC.L) and employs over 20,000 people worldwide.
Computacenter has the largest service capability of any VAR in the World and working together with Dell Technologies, Cisco and Microsoft, we are excited to show how we can help Scottish Public Sector select and deploy digital technology, as well as arrange the commercial structures, integration and supply chain services to meet them reliably.
https://www.computacenter.com/
Netcompany
Building stronger, sustainable societies for generations to come
By using digitalisation to connect people, societies and businesses, our solutions help society’s vital institutions solve complex challenges – ultimately affecting the way you live your life.
https://netcompany.com/
Lavazza Professional
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 24

Solutions to suit every business
As the leading experts in hot drinks vending, we’re committed to bringing coffee shop quality and the highest standards of service to every workplace.
From modern coffee machines for small or home offices and board rooms to high-performance hot and cold drinks vending machines for break rooms, factory floors and public spaces. Our industry leading, versatile OCS and vending technologies offer tailorable options to fit any workspace, any size of business and any industry.
Amazon Business
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 46

Amazon Business helps millions of customers worldwide—from small businesses, schools, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, to large enterprises with global operations—reshape their procurement with cost and time-savings, greater productivity, and insightful purchasing analytics. For more information, visit http://www.business.amazon.co.uk/
Epson
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 8

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson will become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
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.
Pagabo act as an agent and manage Framework Agreements on behalf of public sector Contracting Authorities. They are free to access, easy to use and fully compliant.
HP
Corporate Sponsor
Stand Location: 12

HP Inc is a Global leading Technology Company who are sole supplier on both Mobile and Desktop frameworks for the Scottish Government. HP provides hardware, services and solutions covering the portfolios represented in each category. Additionally, HP supports XMA and Computacenter indirectly on the Web Based & Proprietary and Peripherals frameworks respectively.
Bright Solid
Innovation and Collaboration Zone Sponsor
Stand Location: 62

Brightsolid is Scotland’s expert in colocation, cloud and cyber security solutions. We bring together brilliantly bright ideas with seriously solid solutions to meet not only our customers’ business needs, but also their ambitions. From custom-built colocation, to hybrid cloud expertise and the latest in cyber security technology, Brightsolid solutions are future-proofed with industry-leading performance, agility, and reliability - all at great value for money. At Brightsolid, our focus is not just on what we do, but how we do it and it’s this approach that ensures we’re there to help our customers make the right decisions every step of the way.
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.
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.
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.
GO Awards Scotland 2025/26
FINALISTS NOW ANNOUNCED
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
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.

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.
