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
Public Contracts Scotland Scheduled Downtime - 1st May 2025
28 Apr: Public Contracts Scotland has noted scheduled down time on 1st May 2025
Could you Prepare an Outline Business Case and provide project management support to assist with determining future development potential for Eyemouth Harbour (the Port)?
25 Apr: Bidders sought to Prepare an Outline Business Case and provide project management support
Falkirk Council flooding team is holding an information event to promote supplier and contractor opportunities around property flood resilience products
24 Apr: Falkirk Council are holding an event for suppliers and Contractors
Tender opportunities
- • IPED - The Supply and Support of a Correspondence Management System
- • Pipework Maintenance and Repair
- • Prior Information Notice (PIN) - UPS Service & Maintenance
- • Framework Agreement for Provision of Online Training Courses with Learner Management System
- • Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service
- • Ground Investigations for Lot 1 - CMAL SVRP Enabling Works Lot 2 Gasay Ferry Terminal Redevelopment
- • Whisky and Liqueur
- • Maintenance and Refurbishment of Tenanted Properties
- • Framework Agreement for the Provision of Trades Contractors
- • Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) – Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction
- • IPED - The Supply and Support of a Correspondence Management System
- • Pipework Maintenance and Repair
- • Prior Information Notice (PIN) - UPS Service & Maintenance
- • Framework Agreement for Provision of Online Training Courses with Learner Management System
- • Request for Information - Social Security Independent Advocacy Service
- • Ground Investigations for Lot 1 - CMAL SVRP Enabling Works Lot 2 Gasay Ferry Terminal Redevelopment
- • Whisky and Liqueur
- • Maintenance and Refurbishment of Tenanted Properties
- • Framework Agreement for the Provision of Trades Contractors
- • Whitesands Project (Flood Protection Scheme & Public Realm Improvements) – Early Contractor Involvement & Main Works Construction
Featured events
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 9.30am-12:30pm
Newton Stewart • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Talking Tenders with Renfrewshire Council
Wednesday 30 April 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
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 hear directly from colleagues within Renfrewshire Council discuss the details and next steps.
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Thursday 8 May 2025, 10.30am
Webinar
The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.
Aligned Tender Training for the Police Scotland - Framework for the Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons
Thursday 8 May 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this Police Scotland - Framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
South Lanarkshire Council for Physiotherapy Services
Tuesday 13 May 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
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Thursday 15 May 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
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.
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Tuesday 20 May 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
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.
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
