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
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
- • The Provision of Investment Management Services for the Scottish Universities Fund Ignition Strategy
- • Out of Home Advertising for Bus Stations and Shelters
- • Peatland Restoration - Peat Depth Survey
- • Stonehaven Promenade Improvement Works
- • SPS-11030 Replacement Roofing on Link Corridors at HMP Grampian
- • Provision of research into organics treatment capacity in Scotland Reference
- • The Provision of Specialist Cleaning, Clearance and Disposal Services
- • Peatland restoration training site - Tarras Valley Nature Reserve
- • Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Final Year Veterinary Student Teaching
- • Angus Rural Mobility Hub - Enabling Infrastructure Works
- • The Provision of Investment Management Services for the Scottish Universities Fund Ignition Strategy
- • Out of Home Advertising for Bus Stations and Shelters
- • Peatland Restoration - Peat Depth Survey
- • Stonehaven Promenade Improvement Works
- • SPS-11030 Replacement Roofing on Link Corridors at HMP Grampian
- • Provision of research into organics treatment capacity in Scotland Reference
- • The Provision of Specialist Cleaning, Clearance and Disposal Services
- • Peatland restoration training site - Tarras Valley Nature Reserve
- • Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Final Year Veterinary Student Teaching
- • Angus Rural Mobility Hub - Enabling Infrastructure Works
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
Procurex Scotland 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026, 9.00am-4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is proud to be a partner of Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow.
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
