Welcome to the Supplier Development Programme
If you’re a Scottish SME or third sector organisation interested in working with the public sector, we can help. We offer expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business. And best of all – it’s completely free.
Latest news
SDP Temporary Office Closure
29 Mar: The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Friday, 29 March and Monday, 1 April and our helpdesk will be unavailable during this time.
Do You Want Live Advice on How to Win Work on Scottish Frameworks?
28 Mar: The Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June!
#SupplierOpp with Fife Council
25 Mar: Fife Council is looking for suitable contractors for the 'Provision of Auction Services' Framework Agreement.
Tender opportunities
- • Urgent Care Services Fife (UCSF) Urgent Care Response Unit (UCRU) Transport Requirements
- • Design Team for Fyvie Castle & Estate Major Conservation Project
- • Insurance Tender 2024 - Linstone Housing Association
- • Qualification Assessment Services
- • Provision of Waste Haulage Services - Islay
- • Provision of a Laboratories Managed Service
- • Technical Evaluation for Low Carbon Heating and District Heating Networks
- • Graduation Event Management Services - University of Aberdeen
- • SLC Passenger Transport Services
- • P24-0081: Scottish Enterprise: Facilities Management - Office Services
- • Urgent Care Services Fife (UCSF) Urgent Care Response Unit (UCRU) Transport Requirements
- • Design Team for Fyvie Castle & Estate Major Conservation Project
- • Insurance Tender 2024 - Linstone Housing Association
- • Qualification Assessment Services
- • Provision of Waste Haulage Services - Islay
- • Provision of a Laboratories Managed Service
- • Technical Evaluation for Low Carbon Heating and District Heating Networks
- • Graduation Event Management Services - University of Aberdeen
- • SLC Passenger Transport Services
- • P24-0081: Scottish Enterprise: Facilities Management - Office Services
Featured events
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Wednesday 3 April 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 11 April 2024, 1.30pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries
Monday 15 April 2024, 9.30am-12:30pm
Dumfries • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting in-person Meet the Buyer roadshow.
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 16 April 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
Dundee City Council Home to School Transport (Taxis in inc Wheelchair Accessible vehicles)
Thursday 18 April 2024, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar
Join us, as an SDP expert walks through the bidding process from searching PCS for this contract notice, access the tender documents and prepares to submit a bid for this Dundee City Council opportunity live online
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9.30am-12:30pm
Newton Stewart • SDP Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting in-person Meet the Buyer roadshow.
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
Useful resources
Getting started
Read our helpful jargon buster and other documents
Case studies
How SMEs in Scotland have won public sector work with the support of SDP
If things go wrong
Help for suppliers who are having issues or concerns with a Scottish procurement exercise
Sample policy documents
Download free, customisable workplace policy templates for your business