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Scotland's largest tender training programme publish framework contract

15 May 2015: Training providers from across Scotland are invited to bid for a place on the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) framework contract published this week on Public Contracts Scotland. Covering all aspects of tendering from beginners to advanced bidding, SDP training supports SME's and third sector bodies to tender more effectively and win a bigger share of public sector spend. Training is delivered in regions throughout the country and is free to all business registered with the Programme.

Supplier Development Programme announces dates for free "Tendering Together" collaboration workshops.

15 May 2015: Booking is now open for a series of unique workshops on collaborative working from the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). Announced today, the 2-part course is designed for companies and third sector organisations who have a good level of tendering experience and are looking to increase their market through collaborative bids. Businesses can choose to attend part 1 of the course in May in either Falkirk, Glasgow or Eddinburgh, with all delegates attending the second day in the Lighthouse, Glasgow on 4th June. Topics include

Supplier Development Programme launches series of free procurement training webinars

15 May 2015: Small to medium sized enterprises (SME's) and third sector businesses are now able to enjoy procurement training from the comfort of their home or office following the launch of a free webinar series from the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), launched today, 17th March.

The Gathering 2015

15 May 2015: SDP will be attending The Gathering  on 25th-26th February at SECC, Glasgow. Brought to you by SCVO, The Gathering is Scotland's unique free event for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises that brings together all parts of the third sector.