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
- • New Booking and Training Management for Carers
- • RESEARCH EXAMINING FRAMEWORKS OF IMPACT IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY
- • CT1845 Film and Photography Services Framework Agreement
- • PROVISION OF NEURODIVERSITY BESPOKE TRAINING COURSE
- • Detergent Dosing System
- • Tender document
- • C002219 - Preventing and responding to sexual harassment
- • Catering Consultancy Framework Agreement
- • PKC14231 - Crieff/Comrie CMRI 126 Phase 1/3A Construction
- • Prior Information Notice (PIN) â?? Agricultural and Farm Services The University of Edinburgh
- • New Booking and Training Management for Carers
- • RESEARCH EXAMINING FRAMEWORKS OF IMPACT IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY
- • CT1845 Film and Photography Services Framework Agreement
- • PROVISION OF NEURODIVERSITY BESPOKE TRAINING COURSE
- • Detergent Dosing System
- • Tender document
- • C002219 - Preventing and responding to sexual harassment
- • Catering Consultancy Framework Agreement
- • PKC14231 - Crieff/Comrie CMRI 126 Phase 1/3A Construction
- • Prior Information Notice (PIN) â?? Agricultural and Farm Services The University of Edinburgh
Featured events
Aligned Tender Training: City of Edinburgh Council's Film and Photography Services
Thursday 8 October 2026, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar
The City of Edinburgh Council needs suppliers with demonstrable experience of delivering creative and visual content for public sector and/or third sector organisations, to support a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities through the provision of high-quality film and photography services.
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
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
