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 Launch Supplier Survey
12 Sep: The Scottish Government is conducting a survey of suppliers to the public sector in Scotland and would like to invite businesses and third sector organisations to share their views on issues related to public procurement and the tendering process.
Want to learn about Police Scotland’s CyberAlarm digital tool?
4 Sep: Police Scotland have launched a free CyberAlarm tool to help businesses monitor threats from cyber criminals.
Prepare for Meet the Buyer North 2024
4 Sep: Meet the Buyer North 2024, on 11 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen, is officially supported by The Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, made up of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Highland Councils.
Tender opportunities
- • CFM0307 - Supply and Repair or rollerboards, noticeboards and drywipeboards
- • Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle
- • Seed Collection & Associated Services
- • NP49024 Growth Hormone
- • Tree Planting and Maintenance
- • Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study
- • Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025
- • NHSDG Estates & Property Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance Contract February 2025 - February 2028
- • Street Lighting Infrastructure
- • Primary Care Whole Family Wellbeing Fund - Research & Evaluation
- • CFM0307 - Supply and Repair or rollerboards, noticeboards and drywipeboards
- • Provision of Cleaning Services for MV Bute and MV Argyle
- • Seed Collection & Associated Services
- • NP49024 Growth Hormone
- • Tree Planting and Maintenance
- • Design Competition for Timespan Redevelopment Feasibility Study
- • Publishing, Print, Design & Associated Services (PPDAS) 2025
- • NHSDG Estates & Property Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance Contract February 2025 - February 2028
- • Street Lighting Infrastructure
- • Primary Care Whole Family Wellbeing Fund - Research & Evaluation
Featured events
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
Shetland’s ‘Future Housing’ Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Tendering for SIC / Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) Contracts
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 3.00-4:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) / Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) to address one of the most common points raised at the initial “Future Housing”
Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
Thursday 19 September 2024, 10.00am-12:00pm
Duns • Partner Event
Don't miss this opportunity to introduce yourself and learn more about how to work within the supply chain for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Fred. Olsen Renewables and RJ McLeod want to meet with you to find out about your business and discuss upcoming opportunities.
Talking Tenders with Scottish Government
Thursday 19 September 2024, 2.00-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Scottish Government colleagues are joining us today to clarify the functioning of this upcoming Civil Engineering DPS. To help you, as a supplier that is interested in joining this DPS, they will explain the application process and discuss the documentation required, to help you to fully understand how to be awarded onto this upcoming Civil Engineering DPS
Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
Thursday 19 September 2024, 2.00-4:00pm
Dunbar • Partner Event
This is a not to be missed opportunity to introduce yourself and learn more about how to work within the supply chain for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Fred. Olsen Renewables and RJ McLeod want to meet with you to find out about your business and discuss upcoming opportunities.
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
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
