NHS National Services Scotland is a Non Departmental Public Body which provides advice and services to the rest of NHS Scotland. Accountable to the Scottish Government, NSS works at the heart of the health service, providing national strategic support services and expert advice to NHS Scotland.

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is a business support initiative that helps Scottish SMEs, third sector and supported business bid for public and private sector contracts, through its free training, networking events and website.

Working in partnership with Scottish Government, as well as all 32 of Scotland’s local authorities and other SDP members, the Programme helps suppliers connect with these buyers and grow their businesses.

SDP gets local suppliers tender ready, and in doing so helps to diversify supply chains, build stronger regional economies, and link procurement training with Community Wealth Building.

Visit sdpscotland.co.uk for more information.

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The Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) service is unique.
Our team of knowledgeable procurement consultants have extensive experience of the public contracts regulations and work to support both the public and private sectors in all aspects of public procurement.
PASS offers a wide variety of training, support and advice to buyers and suppliers to support you at every stage of the procurement process.
We support buyers in a wide range of areas such as drafting policy, writing specifications, contract management and bid evaluation, as well as assisting suppliers by delivering bid support services, from reviewing unsuccessful bids, to supporting organisations through the bid process.
If you need assistance with anything procurement, then PASS is here to help.