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
Meet the Supplier Development Programme at the Renfrewshire Council Local Business Event
19 Sep: Join us at the upcoming Renfrewshire Council Local Business event on Thursday 30th October.
SDP Bank Holiday Office Closure
19 Sep: The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Monday 29 September 2025 and our helpdesk will be unavailable during this time.
Supplier Development Programme shortlisted as GO Awards finalist
15 Sep: The Supplier Development Programme has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s GO Awards Scotland, which will be presented at the Marriott in Glasgow at the GO Awards Scotland Ceremony on 28 October 2025.
Tender opportunities
- • East & South Ayrshire Network Cabling Framework
- • Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs
- • Tiree Terminal New Building, Marshalling Area & Traffic Management Works
- • How can technology help people overcome barriers to accessing key online services?
- • Maryhill Housing Association - M&E Complince and Water Management
- • Provision of a Property Valuation Service
- • Responsive Repairs and Voids Services
- • Catering and Pest Control Services
- • PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments
- • PKC13653 - Supported Living & Outreach Contract, Crieff Area
- • East & South Ayrshire Network Cabling Framework
- • Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs
- • Tiree Terminal New Building, Marshalling Area & Traffic Management Works
- • How can technology help people overcome barriers to accessing key online services?
- • Maryhill Housing Association - M&E Complince and Water Management
- • Provision of a Property Valuation Service
- • Responsive Repairs and Voids Services
- • Catering and Pest Control Services
- • PURCH2741 Provision of a Framework for the Provision of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Needs Assessments
- • PKC13653 - Supported Living & Outreach Contract, Crieff Area
Featured events
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council (SLC)
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Can you provide repairs for Light & Heavy Vehicle (Mechanical and Electrical) for South Lanarkshire Council, mainly within the Clydesdale, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas? Please join us to hear directly from the procurement colleagues and the contract managers based within SLC. During this webinar we will be discussing this new opportunity for you to provide these services for the councils (approx.) 1700 vehicles
Talking Tenders with NHS Royal Infirmary
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
NHSGGC are looking to gain insight from interested suppliers who can deliver External Auditing Services on Endowment Fund and Private Patient Fund Audit for a period of 3 years fixed term contact, with estimated budget of £110,550.00 for the whole contract duration. This tender exercise is suitable for qualified SMEs and micro organisations.
Meet the Buyer South 2025
Wednesday 8 October 2025, 10.00am-1:00pm
Kelso • SDP Event
The Supplier Development Programme is set to host the fourth annual Meet the Buyer South, at the Tait Hall in Kelso, on 8 October 2025.
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 9 October 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
NHS Golden Jubilee Managed Taxi Service Contract
Thursday 9 October 2025, 5.00-6:30pm
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this Golden Jubilee Managed Taxi Service Contract, using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) live online.
1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Tuesday 21 October 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
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.
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
