Supplier Development Programme

Welcome to the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), a local authority partnership programme established to offer small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to grow and diversify through procurement.

With a public sector spend of approximately £8 billion, the SDP aims to assist SMEs (small to medium sized enterprises) improve their performance in winning contracts with public sector organisations. We offer information, support and training events to help unravel the tendering process.

If you are a Supplier, Buyer or Partner Agency you are welcome to register now with the SDP.

Billions of pounds worth of UK government business opportunities have been posted online to help small and large companies plan ahead. Details of what government will be buying over the next four to five years are now available on the Contracts Finder website.

In total nearly £79bn worth of opportunities across sectors including construction, ICT, health and local government have been placed online.

"Publishing up-to-date information in one central place about future government needs helps UK businesses to plan, get ahead of the game and grow," said Cabinet Office minister Chloe Smith.

"We know that being transparent about opportunities available in the public sector is exactly what suppliers need to start looking at their business, investing and boosting their capabilities.

"This encourages suppliers of all sizes, and especially smaller suppliers, to think innovatively about how they could deliver effective government services, and promotes highly competitive bids that provide maximum value for taxpayer money."

Then why not complete your Social Profile now.

Members can now open up their social media profile by uploading their links to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. You can then connect with other members and view their profiles. You will also be able to see who has booked an event and download the delegates' list.

The SDP offers support to member companies tendering for public sector contracts. We are always delighted to hear of good news stories and this case study of Crummock (Scotland) Ltd highlights how engaging with the SDP helped secure a contract win.

The SDP host a full range of events to help our member companies compete for tenders.

The SDP offers a full range of training and events to help compete for tenders and all free of charge to our members. Now in its 7th year, our annual Meet the Buyer is taking place on April 30th at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Find out what other companies think about this exhibition.

Go to our Events Calendar to see what training is on offer and keep checking for newly added training and events dates.