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
Qualitative Health Needs Assessment Contract Opportunity for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
10 Jun: NHSGGC wish to commission an organisation to undertake the needs assessment, including its design, delivery and reporting in a way appropriate to its setting, taking cognisance of the importance of trauma informed principles and practice.
UKHab Survey & Natural Capital Assessment of NHS Estate
5 Jun: Nature Scot procuring under the name Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking a provider of Environmental services.
Could you provide NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with a Paediatric Intensive Care - Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System?
3 Jun: (NHSGGC) is exploring the options for the possible procurement of a robust Paediatric Intensive Care Electronic Patient (EPR) record system to replace its current legacy system
Tender opportunities
- • Public and Civic Clocks
- • Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute
- • Framework for the call-off provision of Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Training, First Aid and Tanker Training
- • PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES AT SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE (Port William and Whithorn Practice Premises)
- • Buildings Maintenance
- • Framework Agreement for the Provision of Trades Contractors
- • NP10025
- • Void Property Energy Supplier
- • Provision of Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre Services
- • PIN - Children's Advocacy Services
- • Public and Civic Clocks
- • Provision of School and Local Transport Services - Bute
- • Framework for the call-off provision of Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Training, First Aid and Tanker Training
- • PROVISION OF PRIMARY MEDICAL SERVICES AT SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE (Port William and Whithorn Practice Premises)
- • Buildings Maintenance
- • Framework Agreement for the Provision of Trades Contractors
- • NP10025
- • Void Property Energy Supplier
- • Provision of Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre Services
- • PIN - Children's Advocacy Services
Featured events
Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contracts
Wednesday 11 June 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contract using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.
2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Thursday 12 June 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.
East Lothian Council - Property Maintenance Framework for Plumbing
Thursday 12 June 2025, 4.30-6:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Join us to find out how to use Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender to bid for this ELC opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online
GCHSCP Flexible Purchasing Arrangements for Social Care Support
Tuesday 17 June 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this GCC HSCP Flexible Framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
South Lanarkshire Council for Physiotherapy Services
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure a replacement physiotherapy service for employees of SLC, SLLC LVJB and SEEMIS
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Wednesday 18 June 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
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.
Renfrewshire Council - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Trades Contractors
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar • Partner Event
Renfrewshire Council is looking to engage with local trades contractors to supplement the in-house teams - when demand exceeds capacity. Are you a local tradesperson interested in this opportunity, please join us to watch an SDP expert bid - in real time, live online, to be awarded a place on this upcoming framework.
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
