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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Supplier Development Programme - eLearning Platform

Need help with your tender writing and can't wait, SDP now allows 'on demand' training to Scottish SMEs, third sector organisations and supported businesses through eLearning

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South Lanarkshire Council for Physiotherapy Services (Aligned Tender Training) on 10 July at 10:30am

South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure a replacement physiotherapy service for employees of SLC, SLLC LVJB and SEEMIS

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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know on 10 July at 2:30pm

Introductory module for anyone new to bidding. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland.

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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities on 16 July at 1:30pm

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist on 22 July at 1:30pm

Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.

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Latest news

A Rare Honour: Historic Environment Scotland Seeks Display Case Supplier for National Treasures

2 Jul: Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is offering a unique opportunity for a specialist manufacturer to design, deliver and install a new display case for the Honours of Scotland – the UK’s oldest Crown Jewels – at Edinburgh Castle.

Could you provide pupil bus transportation services to Dundee City Council?

27 Jun: Dundee City Council has launched an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of bus transportation services for senior school pupils travelling to either Gardyne or Kingsway College Campuses.

Crown Commercial Service Joins SDP

24 Jun: The Supplier Development Programme has welcomed Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the first UK public sector body to join its programme. Read more about it here.

Tender opportunities

• Vehicle and Plant Hire with Operatives
• Southside Housing Association - EICR's
• Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project
• Supply of Beds and Mattresses
• Fire & Intruder Alarms, Door Access Maintenance and Repairs
• PKC12940 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
• Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms
• Managed Network Partner Service
• Temporary Crewing Framework
• EES ABS Management Agent

• Vehicle and Plant Hire with Operatives
• Southside Housing Association - EICR's
• Statistical Disclosure Control and Outputs Project
• Supply of Beds and Mattresses
• Fire & Intruder Alarms, Door Access Maintenance and Repairs
• PKC12940 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
• Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms
• Managed Network Partner Service
• Temporary Crewing Framework
• EES ABS Management Agent

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

South Lanarkshire Council for Physiotherapy Services

Thursday 10 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

South Lanarkshire Council is looking to procure a replacement physiotherapy service for employees of SLC, SLLC LVJB and SEEMIS

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Thursday 10 July 2025, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar

New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Wednesday 16 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

Highland - Battery Energy Storage System – Torvean, Inverness

Thursday 17 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Aberdeenshire Battery Energy Storage System using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Tuesday 22 July 2025, 1.30-3:00pm

Webinar

Talking Tenders with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS)

Thursday 24 July 2025, 2.00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), is developing the procurement strategy for a Civil Engineering Framework Agreement, for Maintenance and Small-Scale Works, Large Scale Works, Grading, Crushing, New Bridges, Bridge Maintenance, Panel Bridges, and would like to hear directly from suppliers, to give their input on the tendering approach and operation of the framework agreement.

Consortium Creation and Planning

Tuesday 29 July 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • SDP Event

Collaborating with other businesses can bring a number of benefits such as enhanced profile, shared resources and knowledge, and the reduction of costs and risk when exploring new markets and innovations. Increasingly, businesses are also coming together to access larger contracts.

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