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.
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Latest news
Help the Scottish Government shape the Procurement and Supplier Journeys
6 Jul: Don't miss your chance to help the Scottish Government shape the updated Procurement and Supplier Journeys.
Public Service Reform Committee seeks views as part of pre-budget scrutiny
6 Jul: The Public Service Reform Committee is seeking views from public sector leaders, staff delivering public sector services, and more as part of its pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited seeks supplier feedback on Port Infrastructure Framework
6 Jul: Caledonian Maritime Assets is seeking feedback from suppliers on a proposed Port Infrastructure Framework opportunity.
Tender opportunities
- • Trend BEMS Comprehensive Maintenance, Replacement and Upgrade Works
- • Supply, Delivery and Installation of High Accuracy Motion Control and Imaging System
- • Supply and Delivery of FPGA Based Configurable Multi-Instrument Source and Detector
- • Discovery Point Transformed - Capital Project Manager Procurement
- • Partick Housing Association: CHP and Power System Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Works
- • Dufftown-New Houses Build
- • Business Support for Fife Council Sites
- • Renfrewshire Council Events - Framework
- • CFM0534 - Health and Safety Compliance Service
- • SPS-11013 Replacement Smoke Ventilation at HMP Edinburgh and HMP & YOI Polmont
- • Trend BEMS Comprehensive Maintenance, Replacement and Upgrade Works
- • Supply, Delivery and Installation of High Accuracy Motion Control and Imaging System
- • Supply and Delivery of FPGA Based Configurable Multi-Instrument Source and Detector
- • Discovery Point Transformed - Capital Project Manager Procurement
- • Partick Housing Association: CHP and Power System Servicing and Reactive Maintenance Works
- • Dufftown-New Houses Build
- • Business Support for Fife Council Sites
- • Renfrewshire Council Events - Framework
- • CFM0534 - Health and Safety Compliance Service
- • SPS-11013 Replacement Smoke Ventilation at HMP Edinburgh and HMP & YOI Polmont
Featured events
1.5 Pricing Your Tender – A Sustainable Approach
Thursday 6 August 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Do you find the pricing element of your bid challenging or is it a stab in dark, then let’s shine a little light on it! ? During this course, an SDP expert will help you to overcome the common challenges faced by suppliers and explain how your pricing is evaluated by public sector buyers
2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 12 August 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.
Aligned Tender Training: SLC Carer Support Services for Adult and Young Carers
Thursday 13 August 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to work in partnership with experienced third sector organisations to deliver cost‑effective, outcome‑based Adult Carer and Young Carer Support Services, in line with the priorities set out in the Carers Strategy 2023–2026.
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Thursday 20 August 2026, 10.00-11:30am
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
Inverclyde Meet the Buyer
Tuesday 25 August 2026, 9.30am-12:30pm
SDP Event
Inverclyde Council, in partnership with Supplier Development Programme, invite local businesses and third sector organisations to a Meet the Buyer event, on Tuesday 25 August 2026, at the Beacon Arts Centre.
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Tuesday 25 August 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
Talking Tenders with Government Commercial Agency
Thursday 27 August 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Buyer Event
As councils race to meet strict national road safety targets, modernising enforcement infrastructure is no longer optional—it is critical. To hear directly from colleagues within GCA, please join this webinar as we discuss the Transport Technology Agreement, which provides Scottish councils with a fast, fully compliant route to procure cutting-edge traffic management, parking, and compliance technologies.
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
