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
#SupplierOpp with The Scottish Parliament
1 Dec: The Scottish Parliament has published a Contract Notice on PCS, seeking Professional Property Services.
Could your business fulfil these contract opportunities with Argyll & Bute Council?
30 Nov: Argyll & Bute Council has published a number of Contract Notices on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), including contracts for Portable Aircraft Fire Training Simulator and Consultancy Support for Waste Monitoring Data.
Discover Your Next Opportunity at Meet the Buyer Tayside
23 Nov: SDP and Dundee Council invite you to find your next business opportunity at Meet the Buyer Tayside, on 20 February 2024, 10am – 2pm, at the Invercarse Hotel Dundee.
Tender opportunities
- • Iona Breakwater, Slipways and Public Toilet Block
- • PURCH2289 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSULTANCY TO SUPPORT THE EXECUTION OF GLASGOW CHANGING FUTURES PROGRAMME
- • Dumfries & Galloway Local Employability & Skills Partnership Employability Support – People & Skills
- • CE-202-23 - Security Maturity Assessment
- • UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement - Post Box
- • Ayrshire Housing: Close Cleaning and Associated Works
- • Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse
- • NP49124 Hepatitis C Medicines
- • Design Services for District Heating Projects
- • Replacement of the Assessor's Core Valuation and Case Management System - Market Research
- • Iona Breakwater, Slipways and Public Toilet Block
- • PURCH2289 PROVISION OF A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSULTANCY TO SUPPORT THE EXECUTION OF GLASGOW CHANGING FUTURES PROGRAMME
- • Dumfries & Galloway Local Employability & Skills Partnership Employability Support – People & Skills
- • CE-202-23 - Security Maturity Assessment
- • UK Shared Prosperity Fund Feasibility Studies - Framework Agreement - Post Box
- • Ayrshire Housing: Close Cleaning and Associated Works
- • Provision of Refuge and Outreach Support for Women and Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse
- • NP49124 Hepatitis C Medicines
- • Design Services for District Heating Projects
- • Replacement of the Assessor's Core Valuation and Case Management System - Market Research
Featured events
1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Tuesday 5 December 2023, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Wednesday 6 December 2023, 1.00-2:00pm
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
Tayside (Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Angus Council) - Framework For Education and Social Support Services incorporating Counselling In Schools Service
Wednesday 6 December 2023, 6.00-7:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross Councils will be hosting this event to raise awareness of the contract as well as provide vital information about the upcoming tender process.
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
South Lanarkshire Council, Community Wish List supplier meeting
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
All local SME's that want to work with the council should attend this webinar, to fully understand what a Community Benefit is, what is the Wish List plus when and how will your business choose from the wish list.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
Wednesday 10 January 2024, 10.00am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland's seven regional transport partnerships.
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Tuesday 16 January 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
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
