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 Publish Annual Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland
17 Apr: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) was recognised in the report as a key contributor to the ‘Good for Business and Their Employees’ and the ‘Open and Connected’ Sustainable Procurement Duty outcomes in the newly published Annal Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland 2022-2023 report.
Argyll and Bute Council – Future contract opportunity for local businesses.
17 Apr: Could you provide Tenancy support services for delivery in the Argyll & Bute area?
SDP Bank Holiday Closure
17 Apr: The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April. During this time, our helpdesk will be unavailable.
Tender opportunities
- • PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services
- • Provision of Health and Safety Services
- • E-Books, E-Book Collections and E-Textbooks
- • Tenancy Support Services
- • Drug and Alcohol Testing
- • Vehicle Workshop design and installation – Capital Park
- • Framework Agreement For The Supply And Delivery Of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees & Shrubs
- • Provision of In- Country Presence South-Asia, Nigeria & Malaysia (GCU)
- • National Solution for Scotland Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Patient Management Support System
- • Management Services for The Centre Cumbernauld
- • PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services
- • Provision of Health and Safety Services
- • E-Books, E-Book Collections and E-Textbooks
- • Tenancy Support Services
- • Drug and Alcohol Testing
- • Vehicle Workshop design and installation – Capital Park
- • Framework Agreement For The Supply And Delivery Of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees & Shrubs
- • Provision of In- Country Presence South-Asia, Nigeria & Malaysia (GCU)
- • National Solution for Scotland Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Patient Management Support System
- • Management Services for The Centre Cumbernauld
Featured events
Glasgow Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer
Tuesday 22 April 2025, 10.00am-2:00pm
Glasgow • Partner Event
Please note: This event is now at capacity. New for 2025 Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow event, on Tuesday 22 April 2025 at the Glasgow City Chambers. Meet Glasgow based procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!
Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 9.30am-12:30pm
Dumfries • Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.
Aligned Tender Training for the Police Scotland - Framework for the Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons
Wednesday 23 April 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
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.
1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 24 April 2025, 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.
1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
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.
North Lanarkshire Council- Cumbernauld Shopping Centre
Tuesday 29 April 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Are you an asset and property management agent that is interested in working with North Lanarkshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-tender to deliver this services.
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.
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
