Meanwhile, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said his party will push ahead with a motion of no confidence in the government.
First Minister Humza Yousaf announced on Monday he would stand down as he faced two confidence votes in Holyrood, but said he would stay on to allow a successor to be chosen.
Prospective candidates will have to gain the support of 100 members from 20 different SNP branches to qualify for the contest, with nominations closing on Monday next week.
In the hours following the First Minister's announcement, senior members of the party turned to Mr Swinney to offer stability.
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