Introduction to Tendering

19th August 2021, 11:00 to 12:30

Introduction to Tendering takes you through the tender process from start to finish. From finding contracts, responding to opportunities, the selection stage, award criteria and debriefing, this comprehensive beginner-level course will tell you everything you need to start bidding for public contracts. Key topics: Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Participating in a Quick Quote Contract […]

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Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid

11th August 2021, 11:00 to 12:30

This workshop from the Supplier Development Programme is for experienced suppliers and will explain your rights as a bidder and how you can learn from successful and unsuccessful bids. Key topics: Asking questions of the buyer Standstill notice Debrief FOI requests Commercial confidentiality/trade secrets protection Raising a challenge For full event details and to book […]

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Third Party Events

Introduction To Working With The Public Sector

5th August 2021, 10:00 to 11:30

How well do you know the public sector? This introductory module from the Supplier Development Programme is recommended for anyone new to bidding. It provides a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond and introduces the concept of tendering and procurement. Key topics: Overview of the structure of the public sector […]

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Understanding Community Benefits and Sustainability

26th July 2021, 11:00 to 12:30

As well as environmental issues this webinar from the Supplier Development Programme also covers social issues such as equality and diversity and fair & ethical trading, plus economic issues including opportunities for SMEs and the third sector. Key topics: What is sustainable procurement? Procurement for supported businesses and the third sector Community benefits Living wage […]

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Trader responsibilities when using an intermediary

9th July 2021, 13:45 to 14:45

This webinar from HMRC explains your responsibilities as a trader, if you choose to use an intermediary to complete import or export declarations for your business. These are complex and an intermediary can save you a lot of time. Find out more and sign up for your free place here.

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Customs Import Declarations: an overview

7th July 2021, 13:45 to 14:45

This webinar from HMRC explains how to make import declarations to import goods between the EU and Great Britain, including simplified and supplementary declarations, as well as the key terminology and new processes. Find out more and sign up for free here.

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Importing – steps you need to take before making your supplementary declaration

1st July 2021, 09:45 to 10:45

To support those who’ve delayed their customs import declarations, HMRC explain the steps you need to take before you can make a supplementary declaration and how intermediaries can help you do this. Please register to take part if you’ve imported goods since 1 January 2021 and not yet completed a customs declaration for them. Find […]

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Exporting: what you need to do to keep your goods moving

30th June 2021, 11:45 to 12:45

This webinar from HMRC explains what actions you need to take to export goods from Great Britain to the EU and move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We’ll provide a run-through of the key export processes – staged border controls, zero-rated VAT, customs declaration, using an intermediary as well as licences, certificates and […]

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