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
Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
9 Sep: Join us at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer and meet face-to-face with procurement teams on Thursday 17 September 2026, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.
Help Test the New Supplier Journey Structure
31 Aug: You are invited to comment on the new Supplier Journey structure supporting suppliers navigate the procurement process
Learn to navigate the Central Digital Platform through the Department for Transport’s webinar
25 Aug: The Department for Transport will host a webinar on 15 September to provide guidance on how to use the Central Digital Platform.
Tender opportunities
- • Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles
- • Caithness Kitchens 2026-28
- • Appointment of Consultant: Housing Services ICT Systems Review
- • Caithness Bathrooms 2026
- • Curriculum Management System
- • Review of the Interim Competency Assessment Process for the Building Standards Profession
- • Ayrshire Housing - Small Works Framework
- • 24.917 - 2 No. Small Business Units, Plot 14, Inverness Campus
- • PURCH3013 Provision of Contract Agreement for Manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products for a Clinical Trial
- • Integrated Hospitality Technology platform (EPOS, Digital Ordering, Kiosk & CRM Solutions)
- • Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles
- • Caithness Kitchens 2026-28
- • Appointment of Consultant: Housing Services ICT Systems Review
- • Caithness Bathrooms 2026
- • Curriculum Management System
- • Review of the Interim Competency Assessment Process for the Building Standards Profession
- • Ayrshire Housing - Small Works Framework
- • 24.917 - 2 No. Small Business Units, Plot 14, Inverness Campus
- • PURCH3013 Provision of Contract Agreement for Manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products for a Clinical Trial
- • Integrated Hospitality Technology platform (EPOS, Digital Ordering, Kiosk & CRM Solutions)
Featured events
Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer
Thursday 17 September 2026, 9.30am-1:00pm
Falkirk • SDP Event
Meet your next customer at Forth Valley Meet the 'Real' Buyer at Forth Valley College on Thursday 17 September 2026
Quick Quotes Made Easy
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 2.00-3:00pm
Webinar
Quick Quote is an online quotation facility within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS), that enables buyers to request competitive quotes electronically for low value purchases. Join our webinar to find how you can increase your chances of being invited to Quote.
3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 29 September 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.
Scottish Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Wednesday 30 September 2026, 9.00am-4:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
Visit the SDP Meet the Buyer Zone at The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow from 30 September to 1 October 2026.
Scottish Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Thursday 1 October 2026, 9.00am-3:00pm
Glasgow • External Event
Visit the SDP Meet the Buyer Zone at The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow from 30 September to 1 October 2026.
South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting
Thursday 1 October 2026, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.
Talking Tenders with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC)
Thursday 1 October 2026, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar
Would you like to work with CEC to provide Photography, or Film and Video services for a range of communications, engagement, and marketing activities? Then you won't want to miss this opportunity to hear directly from the buyers, as we discuss this upcoming opportunity and give you the chance to put your questions to our CEC colleagues.
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
