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
Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Munsary peatlands Reserve, Highland
9 Sep: Nature Scot procuring under the name Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking a contractor for Peatland restoration.
Calling businesses that can provide Grounds Maintenance for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
8 Sep: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CNES) seeking supplier input for their up and coming Grounds Maintenance Contract
CMAL publishes Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure
8 Sep: Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure
Tender opportunities
- • SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service
- • Provision of Pest Control Services
- • Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction
- • ITT for an impact evaluation of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme
- • Single Building Assessment Services
- • Supply and delivery of Bakery Products
- • PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus
- • DLEARN-Provision of Standardised Assessment & Reporting Platform & Related Services
- • Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework
- • Insurance and Related Services 2026 for Queens Cross Housing Queens Cross Housing Association Ltd
- • SPS-01873 Insurance Inspections for the Scottish Prison Service
- • Provision of Pest Control Services
- • Provision of Works for Argyle Street East Public Realm Construction
- • ITT for an impact evaluation of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme
- • Single Building Assessment Services
- • Supply and delivery of Bakery Products
- • PR Services in North America: Business to Business PR Focus
- • DLEARN-Provision of Standardised Assessment & Reporting Platform & Related Services
- • Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework
- • Insurance and Related Services 2026 for Queens Cross Housing Queens Cross Housing Association Ltd
Featured events
3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market
Tuesday 16 September 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar
This workshop will show experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets through out the UK. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?
Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Are you a Registered Day-Care Provider and / or Registered Childminder that is interested in bidding for the Renfrewshire's Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework.? Then you won't want to miss this webinar, as we walk through the process of bidding for this opportunity - live online. To accommodate all working patterns, we are offering two opportunities for you to attend this training (10:30am & 5pm)
Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 1.00-6:00pm
Stornoway • Partner Event
Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.
South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.
Renfrewshire Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework
Wednesday 17 September 2025, 5.00-6:30pm
Webinar
Are you a Registered Day-Care Provider and / or Registered Childminder that is interested in bidding for the Renfrewshire's Early Learning and Childcare Places Flexible Framework.? Then you won't want to miss this webinar, as we walk through the process of bidding for this opportunity - live online. To accommodate all working patterns, we are offering two opportunities for you to attend this training (10:30am & 5pm)
Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme
Tuesday 23 September 2025, 1.00-6:00pm
Gourock • Partner Event
Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.
Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme
Monday 29 September 2025, 1.00-6:00pm
Oban • Partner Event
Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.
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
