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.

2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) - 25th January at 2:00pm

This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.

Fife & Tayside Procurement Surgery - 25th January at 9:00am

To engage with local businesses, Procurement and Economic Development Staff in Angus, Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils will be available for one-to-one meetings at this Procurement Surgery.

Book your place!

Open Supplier Meeting for the future National Civil Engineering Framework - 27th January at 2:00pm

Scottish Government would like to hear the initial thoughts and views from contractors interested in being a Framework Supplier or being part of the supply chain for subsequent civil engineering projects.

Latest news

Smart Hub Lanarkshire launches first events for 2022

21 Jan: Find out what events are coming up in 2022 at the Smart Hub Lanarkshire facility

Cyber Scotland Week 2022

19 Jan: Find out more about Cyber Scotland Week 2022, happening between 28 February and 6 March!

Public Procurement and Property International survey on social procurement

14 Jan: Public sector buyers are invited to have a say on the benefits and challenges of social procurement policies, and the effects of these policies on day-to-day organisational practice, adoption, and use of organisational systems by The Scottish Government.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

SOSE Engagement Tour Newton Stewart

Monday 24 January 2022, 6.45-8:00pm

External Event

SOSE is visiting 24 villages and towns across the South of Scotland from November 2021 to March 2022 as part of its first event engagement tour.

Fife & Tayside Procurement Surgery

Tuesday 25 January 2022, 9.00am-1:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)

Tuesday 25 January 2022, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.

SOSE Engagement Tour Galashiels

Wednesday 26 January 2022, 6.45-8:00pm

External Event

SOSE is visiting 24 villages and towns across the South of Scotland from November 2021 to March 2022 as part of its first event engagement tour.

Open Supplier Meeting for the future National Civil Engineering Framework (for Works & Associated Services, including Roads & Roads Maintenance)

Thursday 27 January 2022, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Scottish Government would like to hear the initial thoughts and views from contractors (Tier 1, Tier 2 , Tier 3, SMEs, etc.) interested in being a Framework Supplier or being part of the supply chain for subsequent civil engineering projects.

SOSE Engagement Tour Peebles

Thursday 27 January 2022, 6.45-8:00pm

External Event

SOSE is visiting 24 villages and towns across the South of Scotland from November 2021 to March 2022 as part of its first event engagement tour.

2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate

Tuesday 8 February 2022, 1.00-2:30pm

Webinar

Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points

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