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
Glasgow City Region Foundational Economy Survey
26 Sep: The Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub, an economic research & insights team based in Glasgow City Region’s Programme Management Office, is undertaking a survey to better understand the challenges faced by key ‘Foundational Economy’ sectors within Glasgow City Region (GCR).
Meet the Buyer South Set to Return for a Third Year!
25 Sep: The Supplier Development Programme and Scottish Borders Council will hold the third annual Meet the Buyer South event on Tuesday 29 October at The Volunteer Hall in Galashiels.
Scotland’s Climate Week: 23 September to 27 September 2024
23 Sep: In celebration of Scotland's Climate Week 2024, check out the support available to help your business take climate action.
Tender opportunities
- • Term Maintenance Contract for Fall Arrest Equipment & Associated Works
- • The Walking and Cycling Index Residents’ Survey 2025
- • Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.
- • Void Energy Management Scheme
- • GGC0910 Children's Forensic Medical Services
- • Repairs & Maintenance & Void Framework
- • The Historic 1911 Scotland’s Census Handwritten Records And Data Enhancement
- • Hire of relief vessels for Jura
- • Govanhill Housing Association-Maintenance Services Reactive and Voids 2025-2030
- • Total Waste Management - Blochairn Market Complex
- • Term Maintenance Contract for Fall Arrest Equipment & Associated Works
- • The Walking and Cycling Index Residents’ Survey 2025
- • Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.
- • Void Energy Management Scheme
- • GGC0910 Children's Forensic Medical Services
- • Repairs & Maintenance & Void Framework
- • The Historic 1911 Scotland’s Census Handwritten Records And Data Enhancement
- • Hire of relief vessels for Jura
- • Govanhill Housing Association-Maintenance Services Reactive and Voids 2025-2030
- • Total Waste Management - Blochairn Market Complex
Featured events
Forestry and Land Scotland - Seed Collection & Associated Services Bidder information and Aligned Tender Training Session
Tuesday 8 October 2024, 10.00am-12:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Webinar to support prospective Contractors with means and capacity of interest to fulfil the requirement of Seed collection (Aerial, Ground and Rope Access), Seed Processing, Testing & Storage, and Seed Supply for FLS in Scotland
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Thursday 10 October 2024, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) Homeless Outreach Services Contract
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10.00am-12:00pm
Webinar
Our SDP expert trainer will be bidding in real-time - live online, to ensure that you know what your next step will be. During this webinar we will search Public Contacts Scotland (PCS) for the contract notice and follow the buyers instructions to access the tender document (SPD) within PCS-T, we will also show you how to use the Q&A functionality and upload any supporting documentation. You won't want to miss this webinar if you are preparing to bid for this contract opportunity
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar, our SDP expert trainer will demonstrate how to find and bid for this FLS contract, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online
Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 9.00am-Thursday 24 October 2024, 4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
The Supplier Development Programme will be exhibiting at the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on 23 - 24 October 2024 at the SECC. Register your tickets now!
1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
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.
Talking Tenders with Clackmannanshire & Stirling Councils
Wednesday 23 October 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
You won't want to miss this opportunity if you are a Forth Valley provider that is interested in bidding for the upcoming Employability and Skills programme. Join us to hear directly from colleagues based within both councils as we discuss the details of this upcoming framework 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
