Sustainable Procurement: Opportunities for Your Business

Schedule

Tue Nov 04 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

STEP Stirling Enterprise Park | Stirling, SC

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About this Event

Hear from experts on business funding, then network trade-show style with organisations offering funding support.



Agenda

πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Arrival and Registration
πŸ•‘: 04:30 PM - 04:35 PM
Welcome from Stirling Council
Host: Dion Robb, Procurement Specialist, Stirling, Council

Info: Dion will open the session with a brief overview of Stirling Council’s approach to procurement and sustainability, and outline the aims of the event.


πŸ•‘: 04:35 PM - 04:50 PM
Writing the Sustainability Section of Your Tender: What Stirling Council Looks
Host: Dion Robb, Procurement Specialist, Stirling Council

Info: Dion will break down what makes a strong sustainability response in public sector tenders. Expect practical advice and examples of what the Council is looking for in supplier submissions.


πŸ•‘: 04:50 PM - 05:05 PM
Introduction to Scotland Excel and Upcoming Frameworks
Host: Grant Montgomery, Scotland Excel

Info: Scotland Excel, the national centre of procurement expertise for the local government sector, will provide an overview of its role and highlight any upcoming framework opportunities relevant to suppliers.


πŸ•‘: 05:05 PM - 05:20 PM
Future Contracting Opportunities: A Sustainability Perspective
Host: Roz Smith, Strategic Energy Team Leader, Stirling Counci

Info: Roz will highlight upcoming procurement opportunities and explain how sustainability considerations are shaping future contracts across the region.


πŸ•‘: 05:20 PM - 05:35 PM
Introduction to The Supplier Development Programme
Host: Gillian Cameron, Public Contract Scotland

Info: An overview of the free support available through the Supplier Development Programme to help businesses become tender-ready and improve their chances of winning public sector contracts.


πŸ•‘: 05:35 PM - 05:50 PM
Available Training and Support for Sustainable Practices
Host: Thomas Billam, Net Zero Business Support Officer, SIEC

Info: Thomas will share details of free and funded support available to help businesses embed sustainable practices, reduce emissions and meet tender expectations.


πŸ•‘: 05:50 PM - 06:00 PM
Q&A / Closing Remarks
Host: Hosted by STEP

Info: A chance to ask questions, clarify key points and hear final reflections on how local businesses can position themselves for sustainable success in public contracts.


πŸ•‘: 06:00 PM
Networking Session

Info: Connect with fellow businesses, procurement professionals, and support organisations. Light finger food will be served to keep conversations flowing as you expand your network.


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