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
Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
9 Sep: Join us at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer and meet face-to-face with procurement teams on Thursday 17 September 2026, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.
Help Test the New Supplier Journey Structure
31 Aug: You are invited to comment on the new Supplier Journey structure supporting suppliers navigate the procurement process
Learn to navigate the Central Digital Platform through the Department for Transport’s webinar
25 Aug: The Department for Transport will host a webinar on 15 September to provide guidance on how to use the Central Digital Platform.
Tender opportunities
- • Calvay HA Roofline and RW/ Waste Pipework Replacements Framework2026
- • Development of final EPC Wrapper for Scotland
- • Ravenscraig Enterprise Park - Phase 2
- • Provision of Associate Trainers
- • CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.4 - How can technology improve both the efficiency and the patient experience in NHS transport, starting with renal services?â??
- • Civtech 12 - Challenge 12.2 - How can technology enable fast-growing digital public service providers to dynamically scale their service management capabilities as demand, complexity and customer expectations increase?
- • Grangemouth Infrastructure - Property Consultancy - Site Acquisition Commercial Property Advice
- • CivTech 12.6 - How can technology improve living conditions and quality of life for social housing residents in Scotland?
- • CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.3 - How can we use technology to demonstrate the commercial value of circular economy business practices?
- • CivTech 12.5 - How can technology support multi agency processes for the protection of children in Scotland?
- • Calvay HA Roofline and RW/ Waste Pipework Replacements Framework2026
- • Development of final EPC Wrapper for Scotland
- • Ravenscraig Enterprise Park - Phase 2
- • Provision of Associate Trainers
- • CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.4 - How can technology improve both the efficiency and the patient experience in NHS transport, starting with renal services?â??
- • Civtech 12 - Challenge 12.2 - How can technology enable fast-growing digital public service providers to dynamically scale their service management capabilities as demand, complexity and customer expectations increase?
- • Grangemouth Infrastructure - Property Consultancy - Site Acquisition Commercial Property Advice
- • CivTech 12.6 - How can technology improve living conditions and quality of life for social housing residents in Scotland?
- • CivTech 12 - Challenge 12.3 - How can we use technology to demonstrate the commercial value of circular economy business practices?
- • CivTech 12.5 - How can technology support multi agency processes for the protection of children in Scotland?
Featured events
Perth and Kinross Economic Summit 2026
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 8.00am-2:00pm
Perthshire • External Event
Shape the future of Perth and Kinross. Join leaders and businesses to drive growth, skills, investment and sustainable economic opportunity.
Spiorad na Mara Supply Chain Breakfast
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 8.30-11:00am
External Event
Join us at the Caladh Inn in Stornoway to hear more about the Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind farm and find out how SDP can get you tender-ready.
Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 9.00am-3:30pm
Partner Event
Following the success of the 2025 event and wider Defence Ready Programme, the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026 will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026, from 09:00 – 15:30.
2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Thursday 10 September 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.
Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
Thursday 17 September 2026, 9.30am-1:00pm
Falkirk • SDP Event
Meet your next customer at Forth Valley Meet the 'Real' Buyer at Forth Valley College on Thursday 17 September 2026
Quick Quotes Made Easy
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 2.00-3:00pm
Webinar
Quick Quote is an online quotation facility within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), that enables buyers to request competitive quotes electronically for low value purchases. Join our webinar to find how you can increase your chances of being invited to Quote.
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 29 September 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
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
