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.

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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Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Buildings Maintenance Framework Agreement on 24 June at 10:30am

If you are interested in working with FLS, please join us this Aligned Tender Training session to better understand how to bid for this FLS opportunity in real - time.

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1.2 Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 25 June at 1:30pm

Join this webinar to learn about PCS, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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3.2 Expanding to Sell into the Wider UK Market on 26 June at 10:30am

This workshop shows experienced bidders how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets. Thanks to technology, doing business across borders is more accessible than ever–but is it really that easy to expand your footprint?

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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know on 10 July at 2:30pm

Introductory module for anyone new to bidding. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland.

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Latest news

Share Your Thoughts on Tackling the Construction Skills Shortage

19 Jun: The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is asking Scotland’s construction and built environment workers for their views on how the sector can tackle its workforce and skills shortages, in a short survey.

Inverclyde Out of Hours Homelessness Service – Market Research Questionnaire

18 Jun: Inverclyde Council is conducting market research for future commissioning of an out of Hours Homelessness Service

Could you Deliver and install Hostile Vehicle Mitigation for Renfrewshire Council Events?

17 Jun: Renfrewshire Council are seeking a highly experienced and established company to deliver and install Hostile Vehicle Mitigation for 5 events throughout 2025 and 2026

Tender opportunities

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Featured events

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) Buildings Maintenance Framework Agreement

Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10.30am-12:30pm

Webinar

If you are interested in working with FLS, please join us as we find out how to use Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender, to bid for this FLS opportunity in real - time. We will follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents ,live online. This webinar is ideal for plumbers, heating engineers, joiners, roofers, builders, labourers, electricians, mechanical engineers, groundworkers (including mechanical ng (vinyl, tiles, carpet etc.), painters and decorator, plasterers and scaffolders.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Wednesday 25 June 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market

Thursday 26 June 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

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?

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

Thursday 10 July 2025, 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.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Wednesday 16 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

Aberdeenshire - Battery Energy Storage System – Torvean, Inverness

Thursday 17 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Aberdeenshire Battery Energy Storage System using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Tuesday 22 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.

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