--- title: "SPA Supplier Engagement Events - Upcoming SPA Frameworks & What's involved with bidding for a SPA Framework sessions" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)" published: "2023-05-10" --- # SPA Supplier Engagement Events - Upcoming SPA Frameworks & What's involved with bidding for a SPA Framework sessions Buyer: LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, LHC for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), is planning a tender titled "SPA Supplier Engagement Events - Upcoming SPA Frameworks & What's involved with bidding for a SPA Framework sessions" in the works category. The Scottish Procurement Alliance represents 118 public sector organisations in Scotland and provides frameworks for construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects. The tender includes sessions to share essential knowledge of bidding for frameworks and opportunities for business growth. This tender by LHC for the Scottish Procurement Alliance creates opportunities for businesses seeking to expand their presence in the public sector. Companies interested in construction, refurbishment, or consultancy projects can benefit from attending events to learn about upcoming framework opportunities. SMEs looking to explore public sector frameworks are encouraged to participate in the sessions to gain insights into bidding processes and grow their business with public sector organisations. ## Notice The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is Scotland's largest free to join, not for profit procurement solutions provider for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing and public buildings. It represents 118 public sector organisations throughout Scotland, ranging from small co-operatives to regional and national housing associations, local authorities, education providers, blue light services and other public bodies. SPA have a vast portfolio of compliant frameworks that have been developed through extensive research and collaboration with public sector organisations and suppliers. The frameworks enable fully or partially publicly funded organisations to procure goods, works and services. Providing a complete collection of solutions for organisations seeking to procure construction, refurbishment, maintenance or consultancy projects. Whether it's one of the upcoming frameworks (details below), or you just want to learn more about the application process of our public sector framework agreements then you'll be interested in attending one of our upcoming events! If you are looking to expand your business and grow your opportunities with public sector organisations. We are hosting various sessions in May to share essential knowledge of bidding for our frameworks and to hear about our upcoming opportunities. These events are free to attend and will be beneficial for SMEs interested in exploring frameworks. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Who is the Scottish Procurement Alliance? The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is Scotland's largest free to join, not for profit procurement solutions provider for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing and public buildings. It represents 118 public sector organisations throughout Scotland, ranging from small co-operatives to regional and national housing associations, local authorities, education providers, blue light services and other public bodies. SPA have a vast portfolio of compliant frameworks that have been developed through extensive research and collaboration with public sector organisations and suppliers. The frameworks enable fully or partially publicly funded organisations to procure goods, works and services. Providing a complete collection of solutions for organisations seeking to procure construction, refurbishment, maintenance or consultancy projects. Whether it's one of the upcoming frameworks (details below), or you just want to learn more about the application process of our public sector framework agreements then you'll be interested in attending one of our upcoming events! If you are looking to expand your business and grow your opportunities with public sector organisations. We are hosting various sessions in May to share essential knowledge of bidding for our frameworks and to hear about our upcoming opportunities. These events are free to attend and will be beneficial for SMEs interested in exploring frameworks. ________________________________________________________ "What you need to know about upcoming SPA Frameworks" There is 1 session for "What you need to know about upcoming SPA Frameworks". This session will provide detailed information on the scope of our upcoming frameworks, information about the criteria and there will be an opportunity to ask any important questions . This session is open to all SMEs in Scotland with an interest in exploring upcoming framework opportunities in refurbishment and maintenance, fire safety and energy efficiency. Hosted in partnership with Business Gateway, Supplier Development Programme, North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council Session dates/times: -23rd May - 10am to 12pm ________________________________________________________ "Understand what is involved with bidding for a SPA Framework" There are x3 dates available for "Understand what is involved with bidding for a SPA Framework" sessions. These sessions are open to all suppliers, but will be particularly useful for SME's who maybe do not have extensive experience in bidding for public sector frameworks At the sessions, we will cover: - Introductions to SPA and upcoming frameworks - Public Sector Procurement in Scotland - Routes to Market that could be utilised - An in-depth overview of an Open Procedure - An overview of documents you may see within an ITT - A look at our scoring mechanism There will also be a Q&A opportunity at the end. Session dates/times: -23rd May - 1pm to 4pm -25th May - 9am to 12pm -30th May - 9am to 12pm ________________________________________________________ How to book your space Register your free place for the events using the link below: https://bit.ly/3cBmjv3 Please direct any questions about the events or upcoming frameworks to info@scottishprocurement.scot. UPCOMING FRAMEWORKS - FULL DETAILS IN ATTACHMENT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478146 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA) | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 8AF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian | | Local authority | West Lothian | | Electoral ward | Livingston North | | Westminster constituency | Livingston | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms - 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems - 35111500 - Fire suppression system - 44212329 - Security screens - 44221000 - Windows, doors and related items - 44221100 - Windows - 45000000 - Construction work - 45211310 - Bathrooms construction work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45400000 - Building completion work - 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens - 45442100 - Painting work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services ## Release History - 10 May 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478146 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478146&idx=1 10th May 2023 - FULL INFORMATION - PIN NOTICE FOR SPA UPCOMING EVENTS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478146 SPA Supplier Engagement Events - Upcoming SPA Frameworks & What's involved with bidding for a SPA Framework sessions - The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is Scotland's largest free to join, not for profit procurement solutions provider for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of social housing and public buildings. It represents 118 public sector organisations throughout Scotland, ranging from small co-operatives to regional and national housing associations, local authorities, education providers, blue light services and other public bodies. SPA have a vast portfolio of compliant frameworks that have been developed through extensive research and collaboration with public sector organisations and suppliers. The frameworks enable fully or partially publicly funded organisations to procure goods, works and services. Providing a complete collection of solutions for organisations seeking to procure construction, refurbishment, maintenance or consultancy projects. Whether it's one of the upcoming frameworks (details below), or you just want to learn more about the application process of our public sector framework agreements then you'll be interested in attending one of our upcoming events! If you are looking to expand your business and grow your opportunities with public sector organisations. We are hosting various sessions in May to share essential knowledge of bidding for our frameworks and to hear about our upcoming opportunities. These events are free to attend and will be beneficial for SMEs interested in exploring frameworks. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scottishprocurement.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698 - https://bit.ly/3cBmjv3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=731698 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731698.json.