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 East Lothian Council on Tuesday 3 November at 10:30am.

Join this Talking Tenders webinar to find out more about East Lothian Council’s upcoming roofing contract opportunity directly from the buyers.

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Aligned Tender Training: Glasgow City Council on Tuesday 3 November at 2pm.

During this online webinar, our SDP expert will walk you through the bidding process, using the actual Glasgow City Council Private Rented Sector Accommodation tender documents for this opportunity.

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East and South Ayrshire Councils Aligned Tender Training on Wednesday 4 November at 10:30am

During this webinar, an SDP expert will walk you through the bidding process, using the actual Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services tender documents.

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Latest news

Scottish Government Announce Plans to Increase Procurement Thresholds

2 Nov: The Scottish Government has announced plans to increase certain thresholds within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, helping to make public procurement quicker and simpler for lower-value contracts.

Discover Contract Opportunities across Lanarkshire

23 Oct: This year’s Lanarkshire Meet the Real Buyer has been so popular it is now fully booked! Explore the upcoming procurement opportunities which can be discussed further on the day!

Tender Truths: Public Sector Supply Chains Span Many Industries

22 Oct: Despite assumptions, suppliers can deliver to a wide range of industries across the Scottish public sector, find out how your business could start tendering today.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Talking Tenders with East Lothian Council: Roofing Contract Opportunity

Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Join this Pre-Publication Talking Tenders Webinar on behalf of East Lothian Council to hear about their upcoming Roofing Contract Opportunity.

Aligned Tender Training: Glasgow City Council's Private Rented Sector Accommodation

Tuesday 3 November 2026, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

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 as we demonstrate Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) and explore the tender documents to help you to bid for this opportunity

Aligned Tender Training: East and South Ayrshire Council’s Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Support

Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

East and South Ayrshire Councils are looking for local suppliers that can provide Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services and Support. Join us for this Aligned Tender Training webinar and build confidence using PCS for this live tender opportunity.

Fife Meet the Buyer

Thursday 5 November 2026, 9.00am-12:30pm

Fife • Partner Event

DON’T miss this years Fife Council’s Meet the Buyer event, on Thursday 5 November 2026.

Lanarkshire Meet the “Real” Buyer

Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10.00am-2:00pm

Hamilton • Partner Event

This event is an opportunity for local businesses to talk to leading contractors and local authority services from North and South Lanarkshire, supported by SDP.

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Wednesday 11 November 2026, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar

New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.