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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Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event

SDP invites suppliers to a virtual Meet the Buyer North event on 2nd September at 10am!

Helping you Bid Better; examine the ESPD question by question, 25th August at 11am

This course will look at the questions within the ESPD document – to help you to understand what information is required.

3.1 Seeking feedback and improving your bid, 26th August at 2pm

Learn how to make the most of your feedback at this workshop.

3.3 Expanding Your Procurement Marketplace - 27th August 9:30am

Join this webinar to discover how to grow your business by exploring new public sector markets via additional UK Government Portals – including the Sell2Wales, MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin & Contracts Finder portals

0.1 Introduction to Working with the Public Sector - 1st September 2:30pm

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

Thank you to all essential workers!

Learn more about SDP Scotland and COVID-19 information

Latest news

Local Businesses Sign Up for Virtual Meet the Buyer North Event

7 Aug: Read the latest news on the Meet the Buyer North 2020: Live Virtual Event, due to be held online on 2 September 2020.

Supplier Development Programme Welcomes inclusion in Scottish Government's Response to Economic Recovery Implementation Plan

5 Aug: The Supplier Development Programme welcomes the inclusion of its training and support services in the Scottish Government's Economic Recovery Implementation Plan.

North Lanarkshire Council Organises Market Engagement Day for Enterprise Strategic Commercial Partnership

29 Jul: North Lanarkshire Council is hosting an online market engagement event to share information about its Enterprise Strategic Commercial Partnership contract which will create a long-term, strategic, commercial and place-shaping partnership to deliver a full range of interconnected property, community asset and infrastructure investments including the repair and investment in current and new build housing and council assets, as well as building new community assets, infrastructure and town centre regeneration programmes.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.2 Using PCS & PCS-tender for SLC Early Learning and Childcare Services

Thursday 13 August 2020, 4.30-6:30pm

Webinar • SDP Event

This course is ideal for Early Learning and Childcare Services contractors preparing to bid for South Lanarkshire Council’s Early Learning and Childcare Services tender opportunity. Attending this training session will ensure that you’re familiar and comfortable using the PCS and PCS-tender portals.

Falkirk Council Procurement Clinics

Wednesday 19 August 2020, 9.30am-12:00pm

Partner Event

Falkirk Council provides extensive support to local suppliers through Procurement Clinics. Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 30 minutes