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.

hub East Central Scotland Meet the Contractor - 12th August 2:00pm

Register for the hub East Central Scotland "Meet the Contractor" event with BAM and Robertson Construction, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.

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2.4. Understanding Community Benefits and Sustainability - 26th July at 11:00am

Sustainable procurement is a vital element of public sector procurement. This webinar will help you to fully understand community benefits and environmental issues.

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Meet the Buyer North 2021 - 7th September at 10:00am

Save the date! Meet the Buyer North 2021 promises to be the biggest and best yet!

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0.1 Introduction to Working with the Public Sector - 5th August at 10:00am

This Level 1 (Beginner) workshop is a first step to tendering for new or inexperienced bidders

Latest news

hub East Central Scotland opens Perth & Kinross construction supply chain with SDP support

21 Jul: hub East Central Scotland and Perth & Kinross Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), will hold a free online business event on Thursday, 12 August.

RJ McLeod to begin work on Kype Muir Wind Extension Project

16 Jul: RJ McLeod is set to begin work on the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension Project in South Lanarkshire.

Scottish Futures Trust launches new Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool

12 Jul: New Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool identifies over 1,150 public sector construction projects across Scotland.

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Featured events

2.4 Understanding Community Benefits and Sustainability

Monday 26 July 2021, 11.00am-12:30pm

Webinar

Sustainable procurement is a vital element of public sector procurement. This webinar will help you to fully understand community benefits and environmental issues

0.1. Introduction To Working With The Public Sector

Thursday 5 August 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

This Level 1 (Beginner) workshop is a first step to tendering for new or inexperienced bidders

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid

Wednesday 11 August 2021, 11.00am-12:30pm

Webinar

Learn how to make the most of your feedback at this Level 3 (Advanced) workshop

hub East Central Meet the Contractor

Thursday 12 August 2021, 2.00-3:30pm

Virtual Event • Partner Event

Register for the hub East Central Scotland "Meet the Contractor" event with BAM and Robertson Construction, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.

1.1 Introduction to Tendering

Thursday 19 August 2021, 11.00am-12:30pm

Webinar

Begin to look at the tender process in detail at this Level 1 workshop

Falkirk Council Procurement Clinics

Wednesday 25 August 2021, 9.30am-12:00pm

Partner Event

Falkirk Council provides extensive support to local suppliers through Procurement Clinics. Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 30 minutes