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
The Construction Sessions - Sustainability In Construction - 29 September 2026
6 Aug: Scottish Government –Procurement and Property Directorate are hosting a webinar on Sustainability In Construction.
Building Stronger Supply Chains in the North of Scotland
6 Aug: Are looking to strengthen your presence in the North of Scotland, identify new suppliers or demonstrate your commitment to social value? Find out how Meet the Buyer North 2026 can help you reach these goals.
Help Zero Waste Scotland Combat Household Food Waste
6 Aug: SDP is asking its Local Authority Partners to join Zero Waste Scotland for an idea generation workshop, to tackle Scotland’s food waste at the Cosla Conference Centre.
Tender opportunities
- • Consultant for the Assessment of the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Long-Term Sustainability of Housing Services and the Housing Revenue Account
- • P27-0031 Global Investment Database
- • NMOF - Hangar 2 and 3 - Replacement of Medialon Lighting Controls with Signify / Dynalite
- • Alumni & Fundraising
- • Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum
- • Aerial Imaging and Mapping Rhododendron ponticum
- • Nest of Fannich Proposed Peatland Restoration
- • Catering Single Use and Reusable Products
- • CT1669 Wooden Presentation Seats and Plaques
- • General Ironmongrey & RSBi Specialist Ironmongrey
- • Consultant for the Assessment of the Efficiency, Effectiveness and Long-Term Sustainability of Housing Services and the Housing Revenue Account
- • P27-0031 Global Investment Database
- • NMOF - Hangar 2 and 3 - Replacement of Medialon Lighting Controls with Signify / Dynalite
- • Alumni & Fundraising
- • Tender Brief - Invasive non-native species removal - Rhododendron ponticum
- • Aerial Imaging and Mapping Rhododendron ponticum
- • Nest of Fannich Proposed Peatland Restoration
- • Catering Single Use and Reusable Products
- • CT1669 Wooden Presentation Seats and Plaques
- • General Ironmongrey & RSBi Specialist Ironmongrey
Featured events
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.
Buyer Webinar with Government Commercial Agency: Transport Technology Agreement
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.
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 1 September 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.
Meet the Buyer North 2026
Thursday 3 September 2026, 10.00am-3:00pm
Aberdeen • SDP Event
Now in its 9th year, the Supplier Development Programme is set to host Meet the Buyer North 2026 at The Music Hall, in Aberdeen, on 3 September 2026.
Spiorad na Mara Supply Chain Breakfast
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 8.30-11:00am
External Event
Join us at the Caladh Inn in Stornoway to hear more about the Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind farm and find out how SDP can get you tender-ready.
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
