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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hub East Central Scotland Meet the Contractor - 12th August 2:00pm

Register for the hub East Central Scotland "Meet the Contractor" event with BAM and Robertson Construction, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.

Book your free place today!

Meet the Buyer North 2021 - 7th September at 10:00am

Save the date! Meet the Buyer North 2021 promises to be the biggest and best yet!

Find out more and book your place!

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and other portals - 10th August at 10:30am

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

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid - 11th August at 11:00am

Learn how to make the most of your feedback at this Level 3 (Advanced) workshop

Book a place for free!

Latest news

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking suppliers to provide summer activities

26 Jul: Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of summer activities at the Sock Park in Dumfries.

hub East Central Scotland opens Perth & Kinross construction supply chain with SDP support

21 Jul: hub East Central Scotland and Perth & Kinross Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), will hold a free online business event on Thursday, 12 August.

RJ McLeod to begin work on Kype Muir Wind Extension Project

16 Jul: RJ McLeod is set to begin work on the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension Project in South Lanarkshire.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

1.2 Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and other portals

Tuesday 10 August 2021, 10.30am-12:00pm

Webinar

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

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid

Wednesday 11 August 2021, 11.00am-12:30pm

Webinar

Learn how to make the most of your feedback at this Level 3 (Advanced) workshop

hub East Central Meet the Contractor

Thursday 12 August 2021, 2.00-3:30pm

Virtual Event • Partner Event

Register for the hub East Central Scotland "Meet the Contractor" event with BAM and Robertson Construction, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme.

1.1 Introduction to Tendering

Thursday 19 August 2021, 11.00am-12:30pm

Webinar

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

Falkirk Council Procurement Clinics

Wednesday 25 August 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