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
Help Shape Dundee City Council’s Construction Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks
15 Oct: Construction industry suppliers are invited to join Dundee City Council officers for a Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks Consultation Event, on Tuesday 3 November, from 10am – 1pm at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.
Give Your Feedback on East Lothian Council Procurement Processes
15 Oct: East Lothian Council is seeking feedback from suppliers on how it could improve its procurement processes, in a survey open until 31 March 2027.
East Renfrewshire Council launches Employability Flexible Framework
15 Oct: East Renfrewshire Council and the Supplier Development Programme are holding a Supplier Engagement Event to discuss the Council’s new Flexible Framework for Employability, on Monday 26 October, from 2pm at Work EastRen offices.
Tender opportunities
- • EDC/2026/4397 Lift Refurbishment Milngavie Enterprise Centre
- • PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems
- • PEATLAND RESTORATION & RE-WETTING WORKS (DRAIN BLOCKING & EDGE REPROFILING) at easter Fannyside Muir & Garberthill Muir SPA & SSSI
- • Demolition of 14 16 Cummings Park Circle Aberdeen
- • Talking Tenders Event - Reactive Roofing Term Maintenance Contract
- • Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services
- • Refit of MRV Alba na Mara
- • C002218 Slit-lamp Simulator and all associated parts and software
- • Cochlear Implants
- • Three Year Contract for Gutter Cleaning and Roof Inspection Services
- • EDC/2026/4397 Lift Refurbishment Milngavie Enterprise Centre
- • PURCH2961 Provision of a Study to Assess Climate-Related Risk Interdependencies Between Critical Infrastructure Systems
- • PEATLAND RESTORATION & RE-WETTING WORKS (DRAIN BLOCKING & EDGE REPROFILING) at easter Fannyside Muir & Garberthill Muir SPA & SSSI
- • Demolition of 14 16 Cummings Park Circle Aberdeen
- • Talking Tenders Event - Reactive Roofing Term Maintenance Contract
- • Subcontracting Framework for Works and Associated Services
- • Refit of MRV Alba na Mara
- • C002218 Slit-lamp Simulator and all associated parts and software
- • Cochlear Implants
- • Three Year Contract for Gutter Cleaning and Roof Inspection Services
Featured events
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.
3.2 Expanding to sell into the wider UK market
Thursday 22 October 2026, 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?
Talking Tenders with East Renfrewshire Council - Flexible Framework for Employability
Monday 26 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Barrhead • SDP Event
East Renfrewshire Council will be launching their flexible framework for employability at the beginning of November as the previous framework will be expiring.
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.
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.
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
