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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Forth Valley Meet The Buyer - 30th June at 9:00am

Register for the Forth Valley Meet the Buyer event with Stirling Council, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.

Book your free place today!

Talking Tenders with Perth and Kinross Council - Housing Term Maintenance - 24th June at 10:30am

Join Perth and Kinross Council to learn about an upcoming tender opportunity for the Housing Term Maintenance Framework.

Find out more and book your place!

Talking Tenders with PfH Scotland - EESSH2 Framework - 29th June at 2:30pm

Join Procurement for Housing (PfH) Scotland to learn about tendering for the upcoming EESSH2 Framework.

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1.1 Introduction to Tendering - 5th May at 1:00pm

Begin to look at the tender process in detail at this Level 1 workshop

Find out more and book your place now!

Latest news

Aberdeen City Council is seeking suppliers for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub Strategic Partnership

23 Jun: Aberdeen City Council is seeking suppliers to become a strategic partner in the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub.

Ayrshire Meet the Buyer Outcomes

14 Jun: Read about the outcomes from activities during the virtual Ayrshire Meet the Buyer event on 28 April 2021.

Forth Valley Meet the Buyer announced!

10 Jun: Learn more about what to expect from Forth Valley Meet the Buyer on 30 June.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Talking Tenders with PfH Scotland - EESSH2 Framework

Tuesday 29 June 2021, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join Procurement for Housing (PfH) Scotland to learn about tendering for the upcoming EESSH2 Framework.

Forth Valley Meet the Buyer

Wednesday 30 June 2021, 9.30am-2:30pm

Virtual Event • Partner Event

Register for the Forth Valley Meet the Buyer event with Stirling Council, Falkirk Council, and Clackmannanshire Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.

1.2 Using PCS and other portals

Thursday 1 July 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar • Partner Event

If you attended the Forth Valley Meet the Buyer event to learn about future contracts and frameworks, please join this training session to learn how to make the most of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and other e-tendering systems at this introductory workshop.

Talking Tenders with Scotland Excel

Tuesday 6 July 2021, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

This is an ideal opportunity to ask Scotland Excel questions about an upcoming framework for the provision of construction related consultancy services. The framework is intended to support delivery of Scottish local authorities’ Strategic Housing Investment Plans, City Deal Projects, and other capital project as well as operational building monitoring and maintenance.

2.2. Finding and Understanding Framework Opportunities

Wednesday 7 July 2021, 11.00am-12:30pm

Webinar • SDP Event

Find out everything you need to know about framework opportunities at this Level 2 (Intermediate) workshop

Talking Tenders with Renfrewshire Council

Tuesday 13 July 2021, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Renfrewshire Councils upcoming tender exercises and of course the opportunity to ask questions while we have Renfrewshire colleagues live on-line and happy to help you and impart their knowledge!