Procurement Skills & Development

Navigate the evolving legal, policy, and skills landscape – and build the expertise your team needs to deliver compliant, high-performing procurements.

Scotland’s procurement environment is dynamic. The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 remains the legislative foundation, but Scottish Procurement Policy Notes (SPPNs) continuously evolve, and the expectations placed on procurement professionals have never been more complex.

Why Attend?

  • Policy mastery – Interpret SPPNs, Fair Work First, Net Zero duties, and community wealth building requirements with confidence
  • Practical toolkits – Learn to apply Sustainable Procurement Tools, proportionality frameworks, and modern slavery due diligence in real procurements
  • Compliance confidence – Navigate cyber requirements, data standards, quality scoring, and evaluation best practice
  • Skills for the future – Strengthen category management, commercial negotiation, and strategic supplier relationship management
  • Professional development – Access national training frameworks, peer learning communities, and continuous development pathways

Procurement Skills & Development – equipping Scotland’s procurement community with the expertise to thrive in a changing landscape.