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Supplier eEnablement Overview

Supplier e-enablement is the process of e-enabling suppliers to conduct business through the eProcurement Scotland Service (ePS). A clear and consistent approach is used by the Programme in the adoption of suppliers. The consistency ensures a professional standard approach, removing duplication of effort and mixed messages. Read more about the ePS approach to supplier e-enablement.

Supplier eEnablement Case Studies

Case Study - Availability of a correctly priced catalogue at all times. . .”

Able Care were able to take advantage of the partnership arrangement that exists between the Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to ensure that SMEs are best placed to take advantage of eCommerce.

Case Study - Making connection easy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

A case study demonstrating the process for supplier adoption and eEnablement using Thomson Alarms, an SME, as an example.

Case Study - Speeding up and simplifying the procurement process

A case study showing the benefits achieved by Profile Respiratory Systems as a result of adoption by NHS Tayside on to the ePS service.

Case Study - Equanet - The First Phase of Supplier Adoption

A case study showing the benefits achieved by both the Scottish Government and Equanet as the first GCAT to go live with a punch-out and cXML solution.

Supplier eEnablement Guidance

Supplier e-Enablement Overview

Management Overview of the Supplier Adoption process detailing key concepts and processes.

UNSPSC Codes

United Nations Standard Product Service Codes (UNSPSC) in Microsoft Excel format

Unit of Measure codes

Unit of Measure codes in Microsoft Excel format used in catalogue creation

Catalogue Creation and Maintenance Guide

This document gives guidance on the creation of a supplier catalogue.A template for use in the ePS system is available

Catalogue Load Template

eProcurement Scotland catalogue load template in Microsoft Excel. Note: Buyers should use this template in conjunction with the Reqio catalogue management solution

Page updated: Friday, April 7, 2006