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
Scottish Government Launch Fair Work First eLearning Tool
10 Dec: The Scottish Government has launched the new Fair Work First in Procurement eLearning, which is designed to help organisations across Scotland embrace Fair Work First.
Can you provide the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) with Specialised Occupational Health Services?
28 Nov: SPCB (Scottish Parliament Corporate Body) have published a PIN (Prior Information Notice) on PCS (public Contracts Scotland) for Specialised Occupational Health Services
Scottish Government Extends Deadline For Supplier Survey
13 Nov: The Scottish Government has extended the deadline for the Supplier Survey 2024, with a new closing date of Tuesday 19 November at 5pm.
Tender opportunities
- • C002090 Provision of a Framework of Agencies to Provide Actors
- • Telephony and Communication Services Dynamic Purchasing System
- • PS-25-06 - Construction Consultancy Professional Services Framework
- • Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 6 (Scotland): Orkney and Shetland
- • Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute
- • Windows and Doors Supply Only
- • Kitchen Units supply only
- • Physiotherapy Services for Employees
- • NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding
- • Construction Professional Service Framework
- • C002090 Provision of a Framework of Agencies to Provide Actors
- • Telephony and Communication Services Dynamic Purchasing System
- • PS-25-06 - Construction Consultancy Professional Services Framework
- • Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 6 (Scotland): Orkney and Shetland
- • Lot 2 Transport for Renal Patients in Areas of Argyll & Bute
- • Windows and Doors Supply Only
- • Kitchen Units supply only
- • Physiotherapy Services for Employees
- • NP78725 General Textiles & Bedding
- • Construction Professional Service Framework
Featured events
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Mechanised Ground Preparation Operations Framework Agreement
Tuesday 17 December 2024, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
During this webinar, our SDP expert trainer will demonstrate how to find and bid to be appointed onto this FLS framework agreement, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online
Joint Employability Framework for Stirling and Clackmannanshire Local Authority Areas
Wednesday 18 December 2024, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Join us to find out how to use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) to bid for this joint opportunity in real -time, as we follow the buyers instructions to access the tender documents live online.
Renfrewshire Council - Care at Home Framework
Wednesday 8 January 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Are you a Care at Home provider who is registered with the Care Inspectorate as a Support Service - Care at Home, and who also are registered as a Housing Support Service as a combined service - or can evidence an ongoing application with the Care Inspectorate for a combined service, that is interested in working with Renfrewshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-Tender.
North Lanarkshire Council- Cumbernauld Shopping Centre
Thursday 9 January 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Are you an asset and property management agent that is interested in working with North Lanarkshire Council, if yes, please join us as we walk through the bidding process using Public Contracts Scotland & Public Contracts Scotland-tender to deliver this services.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
Tuesday 14 January 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) colleagues are joining us online today to inform of the 'Call Off' process for businesses that have already been awarded onto an SPT framework to deliver its Schools Transport contracts.
South Lanarkshire Council Taxi Operators Framework
Tuesday 14 January 2025, 5.00-6:30pm
Webinar
Please join us as our SDP expert trainer demonstrates how to find and bid for this SLC taxi providers framework, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online.
2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Wednesday 15 January 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
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.
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
