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
Scottish Government Extends Deadline For Supplier Survey
13 Nov: The Scottish Government has extended the deadline for the Supplier Survey 2024, with a new closing date of Tuesday 19 November at 5pm.
SDP Awarded Highly Commended at GO Awards Scotland 2024
30 Oct: The Supplier Development Programme, alongside Scottish Borders Council, were delighted to receive a Highly Commended in the Collaborative Procurement Initiative category at the GO Awards Scotland 2024/25.
SDP Publish 2023/24 Annual Report
30 Oct: The Supplier Development Programme has published the annual report for the 2023/24 financial year. This report covers the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Tender opportunities
- • Tender for the Service & Maintenance of Fan Convectors & Air Curtains
- • Responsive Maintenance, Out of Hours Call Handling and Emergency Works, Void Property Inspections and Void Property Works and Disability Adaptation Works 2025 - 2028
- • Tender for EV Charging Hubs / Infrastructure Management
- • Childsmilie
- • Kingdom Group Business Estate – Boston Road Office and Depot Building
- • Provision of Delivery Partner Service for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration
- • Tender for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Cleanliness in Air Handling Ductwork
- • Provision of Delivery Partner Services for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration
- • Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions
- • NSS04724 Workforce Specialist Services
- • Tender for the Service & Maintenance of Fan Convectors & Air Curtains
- • Responsive Maintenance, Out of Hours Call Handling and Emergency Works, Void Property Inspections and Void Property Works and Disability Adaptation Works 2025 - 2028
- • Tender for EV Charging Hubs / Infrastructure Management
- • Childsmilie
- • Kingdom Group Business Estate – Boston Road Office and Depot Building
- • Provision of Delivery Partner Service for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration
- • Tender for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Cleanliness in Air Handling Ductwork
- • Provision of Delivery Partner Services for Aberdeen Just Transition Collaboration
- • Merchant Services for Mass Transit Transactions
- • NSS04724 Workforce Specialist Services
Featured events
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 26 November 2024, 1.00-2:30pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
SLC - Pre tender supplier engagement for Taxi Operators
Tuesday 26 November 2024, 5.00-7:00pm
Hamilton • Partner Event
All local taxi providers should attend this in-person meeting, whether you are a taxi company or a sole trader to hear SLC procurement colleagues explain how this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for taxi provision will work, the application process and give us an overview of what a DPS is.
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
Talking Tenders with North Lanarkshire Council
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Calling all asset and property management agents, you won't want to miss this webinar as we discuss the long term plans for the Cumbernauld Town Centre building. Cumbernauld has become a recognised commercial location with a mix offering business parks, industrial accommodation and retail shops. However, it is envisaged that a long-term asset and property management agent will need to be in place by Autumn 2025. This contract will run until the centre is fully vacant around 2031 – 203. If you are interested in this opportunity please join us to hear directly from North Lanarkshire Council colleagues.
SLC - Pre tender supplier engagement for Taxi Operators
Thursday 28 November 2024, 11.00am-12:00pm
Webinar
All local taxi providers will want to join us, as we discuss an upcoming tender opportunity with South Lanarkshire Council’s procurement colleagues- who will be live online, to talk about SLC's Passenger Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). During this webinar we will discuss what a DPS is, how it works and the application process.
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Thursday 5 December 2024, 1.30-2:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Tuesday 10 December 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
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
