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 2021: Live Virtual Event - 8th June at 10am

Don't miss your chance to have unprecedented access to buyers and decision markers from across the Public and Private Sectors.

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1.2 Using PCS and other portals - 19th May at 2:30pm

Learn how to make the most of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and other e-tendering systems at this introductory workshop.

The City of Edinburgh Council - Temporary Accommodation - 25th May at 10:30am

Join The City of Edinburgh Council Procurement at this online engagement event with the Supplier Development Programme.

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

Moray Council is seeking a supplier to carry out works to a landslip at Meikle Cantley

11 May: Moray Council is going to the marketplace with a contract opportunity to fix a landslip at Meikle Cantlay.

Robertson FM joins Supplier Development Programme

10 May: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has welcomed its newest corporate member, Robertson Facilities Management.

Moray Council is Seeking Services for Harbours

7 May: Moray Council is seeking a supplier to hire Scotland’s only local authority-owned dredger - the Selkie - to dredge the region's harbours.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.2 Using PCS and other portals

Wednesday 19 May 2021, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar

Learn how to make the most of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and other e-tendering systems at this introductory workshop.

The City of Edinburgh Council - Temporary Accommodation

Tuesday 25 May 2021, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join The City of Edinburgh Council Procurement at this online engagement event with the Supplier Development Programme.

Falkirk Council Procurement Clinics

Wednesday 26 May 2021, 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

3.3 Expanding Your Procurement Marketplace - WEBINAR

Wednesday 2 June 2021, 10.00-11:30am

Webinar

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