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.

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Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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Meet the Buyer National 2024 on 5 June 2024 Hampden Park

Meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer at Meet the Buyer 2024!

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Talking Tender with Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) on 30 April at 2pm

SPA require all sizes of organisations including micro and small businesses for the latest N9 Framework. The framework will offer a broad range of energy efficiency and decarbonisation support to public sector organisations fulfilling unique requirements, such as the development of energy policies to building insulation works, building management and metering systems.

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Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance on 1 May at 2pm

Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register

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Police Scotland Bus and Coach Framework on 2 May at 2pm

Are you a local bus company that is interested in working with Police Scotland, if yes, please join us as we discuss an upcoming contract for the transport of Officers throughout Scotland (and where required, the rest of the UK)

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Aligned Tender Training - Argyll & Bute Care at Home on 7 May 1:30pm

Are you familiar with the challenges of delivering these services in the Argyll and Bute area? Then let us support you to bid to deliver Care at Home services. Please join us as an SDP expert walks through the process in real-time to show you how to bid for this tender opportunity using PCS

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Latest news

SDP's SME Support Recognised in Scottish Government Action Plan

30 Apr: Scottish Government’s SME and Third Sector Procurement Action Plan, reiterates its support for SDP over the next financial year, on SME tendering training and events.

#SupplierOpp with Shetland Islands Council

23 Apr: Shetland Islands Council is seeking a supplier for the provision of Time Charter Tug Hire of suitable technical specification and class to meet the needs of the Council in Towage operations.

Help is at Hand to Use PCS Search Notices and Alert Emails

23 Apr: The PCS team has analysed its 2023 user survey and addressed the top issues, the effectiveness of its Search Notices and Alert Profile functions. Read more here…

Tender opportunities

• Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 – 2029
• Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 - 2029
• Provision of a CCTV Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2024-28)
• Outdoor and Indoor Advertising
• Branded Sports Clothing
• Booster Pumps and Boilers and Associated Equipment - Planned and Reactive Maintenance
• Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework
• Maryhill Housing Association - Void Repairs 2024 - 2029
• Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2024
• Dental Lab Services DG/LW/24/01

• Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 – 2029
• Open Space Maintenance Contract 2024 - 2029
• Provision of a CCTV Maintenance Measured Term Contract (MTC) (2024-28)
• Outdoor and Indoor Advertising
• Branded Sports Clothing
• Booster Pumps and Boilers and Associated Equipment - Planned and Reactive Maintenance
• Retrofit and Decarbonisation Framework
• Maryhill Housing Association - Void Repairs 2024 - 2029
• Tender for the Supply of School Transport Services 2024
• Dental Lab Services DG/LW/24/01

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Wednesday 1 May 2024, 2.00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Aligned Tender Training - Argyll & Bute Care at Home

Tuesday 7 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Wednesday 8 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.

Fife Council - Scheme of Tenders/Quick Quotes Made Easy

Wednesday 8 May 2024, 1.00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join us to hear from Fife Council regarding the upcoming changes around how Scheme of Tender and use of Quick Quotes in (low value quotes)

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Thursday 16 May 2024, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.