Since 1 January 2021 it reflects Scottish public procurement legislation, as the UK has left the European Union.
The site also allows contracting authorities to invite suppliers to submit quotations (Quick Quotes) electronically via the website’s secure tender postbox.
The site provides suppliers with easy access to all essential information on public sector contract opportunities, encouraging a competitive market environment generating a better deal for the taxpayer.
The site provides purchasers with a centralised system to advertise all types of contracts to thousands of registered suppliers.
Public Contracts Scotland was launched by John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, at the National Procurement conference in October 2008.