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.

Fife Meet the Buyer on Thursday 5 November 2026 between 9am-12.30pm.

Don't miss this year's Fife Meet the Buyer, the event that allows you to discuss contracts, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities with public and private sector buyers.

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Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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Talking Tenders with Glasgow City Council on Tuesday 13 October at 10:30am.

Join SDP and Glasgow City Council to learn all about this opportunity to provide private rented sector accommodation services.

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3.2 Expanding to Sell into the Wider UK Market on Tuesday 13 October at 2pm.

This workshop shows experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?

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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on Thursday 15 October at 10:30am.

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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Latest news

Lanarkshire Businesses Invited to Explore a Changing Workplace

1 Oct: Are you struggling with recruitment, retention or skills challenges? Business Gateway Lanarkshire invite Lanarkshire based businesses to a FREE event on Thursday 8 October, from 10am to 12pm, at the Caledonian Gladiators, Playsport in East Kilbride.

Supplier Development Programme partners with Procurex Scotland 2026

21 Sep: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to confirm its partnership with Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow. Find out how you can get involved too.

Scottish Government to Merge Procurement and Project Delivery Training into £1.2m Framework

17 Sep: Upcoming Scottish Government framework set to change how training for project delivery and public procurement is organised.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Talking Tenders with Glasgow City Council (GCC)

Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10.30am-12:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

GCC are looking for experienced Letting Agents, Housing Management company's or similar organisations that can provide accommodation only services. If this is you then you won't want to miss this online meeting, to hear directly from GCC colleagues such as, Commissioning Service Managers, Principal Officers, Procurement Officers, Social Work colleagues and the Locality Team Service Managers, as we discuss an upcoming opportunity for you to work with GCC, to provide Private Rented Sector Accommodation

3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market

Tuesday 13 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

This workshop will show experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets through out the UK. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Thursday 15 October 2026, 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.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register

Scottish Construction Summit 2026

Thursday 22 October 2026, 9.00am-6:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

The Supplier Development Programme is proud to sponsor the Scottish Construction Summit 2026, coming to Glasgow SEC on 22 October, from 9am-6pm.

Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council

Wednesday 28 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Are you interested in providing Homelessness Services in South Lanarkshire, including temporary accommodation and outreach housing support services. If yes, then you won't want to miss this live online meeting, as we hear about the Council's proposed commissioning approach for this upcoming tender opportunity directly from SLC colleagues