Procurement: SME and third sector action plan 2024-2026
Sets out our actions for the next two years (2024 to 2026) to collaborate, engage and reduce the barriers for SMEs and third sector organisations when engaging with public procurement processes.
Why are SMEs and Third Sector Organisations so important?
These organisations are critical to the economic, social and environmental health of Scotland, and we recognise the massive role they play in unlocking opportunities for all, through fostering apprenticeships, jobs and economic growth.
Third sector organisations play an important role in supporting local communities and also in stimulating local economic growth. In 2021 for example, in Scotland social enterprises employed 89,970 full time equivalent employees.
As at March 2022, there were 358,575 SMEs operating in Scotland. SMEs provided an estimated 1.2 million jobs, which was 55.9% of private sector employment. SMEs also accounted for 99.4% of all private sector businesses and 40.2% of private sector turnover.
Contact
Email: scottishprocurement@gov.scot
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