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.

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid - 28th January

Learn how to make the most of your feedback at this Level 3 (Advanced) workshop

Helping You Bid Better: examine the SPD Question by Question - 26th January 2021 at 2pm

Join our webinar where we will focus on the questions within within the SPD document [formally known as the ESPD] – to help you to understand what information is required.

Talking Tenders with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils - 27th January 2021 at 2pm

Join staff from the Shared Procurement Service during this live webinar and learn about working with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Highland Councils.

Latest news

New Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN): Taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement (1/2021)

20 Jan: The Scottish Government has issued a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note 1/2021 taking account of climate and circular economy considerations in public procurement.

Public sector opportunities on the horizon for new build housing specialists with SPA

19 Jan: The Scottish Procurement Alliance has announced supplier engagement related to its House Refurbishment (H2) Direct Purchasing System.

Aberdeen City Council invites supplier engagement on Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub

15 Jan: Suppliers are invited to express their interest and engage with Aberdeen City Council on the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid

Thursday 28 January 2021, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

Learn how to make the most of your feedback at this Level 3 (Advanced) workshop

0.1. Introduction To Working With The Public Sector

Tuesday 2 February 2021, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar

This Level 1 (Beginner) workshop is a first step to tendering for new or inexperienced bidders

1.2 Using PCS and other portals

Thursday 4 February 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

Learn how to make the most of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and other e-tendering systems at this introductory workshop.

Productivity Club Scotland

Friday 5 February 2021, 10.30am-12:45pm

External Event

Productivity Matters will be a month long expo dedicated to discussion, insights and training for businesses in Scotland to increase their productivity.

1.1 Introduction to Tendering

Tuesday 9 February 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

Begin to look at the tender process in detail at this Level 1 workshop

Productivity Club Scotland

Wednesday 10 February 2021, 10.30am-12:45pm

External Event

Productivity Matters will be a month long expo dedicated to discussion, insights and training for businesses in Scotland to increase their productivity.

Talking Tenders with Argyll and Bute Council - Capital Building Works

Monday 15 February 2021, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Argyll and Bute Council is planning to procure Capital Building Works contracts using a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Join us online to hear more about these opportunities from Argyll and Bure Procurement colleagues

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