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.
404 not found
We have recently redesigned our site and some content has moved. Please browse via the menu above or try searching if you are unable to find what you are looking for.
Latest news
Public consultation launched: help shape the future of procurement in Scotland.
21 Oct: Consultation seeking views on changing the thresholds within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (the Act).
Catering companies and food producers across Scotland should get tender ready now!
15 Oct: Police Scotland's Framework of suppliers for the supply and delivery of nutritionally balanced packed meals for Officers to have during their meal breaks whilst on deployment throughout Scotland.
New Venue Announced for Fife Meet The Buyer 2025
9 Oct: The annual Fife Meet The Buyer event has moved location for 2025; it will be held in the brand-new Dunfermline City Campus, on 6 November, from 9am-12:30pm.
Tender opportunities
- • C002157 Slitlamp simulator for simulation training of signs and techniques involving the anterior and posterior eye
- • Electrical Contracting Framework
- • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Repairs
- • NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
- • Ecological sampling at Scottish Offshore Wind Farms
- • Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026 - Stand Design & Build
- • Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure
- • Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables
- • Housing First Flexible Support Service
- • HO MR 24 066 / NLC-SLP-25-014: Lanark County Council - Swedish Timbers Full Project Works Package
- • C002157 Slitlamp simulator for simulation training of signs and techniques involving the anterior and posterior eye
- • Electrical Contracting Framework
- • Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) and Repairs
- • NP93826 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
- • Ecological sampling at Scottish Offshore Wind Farms
- • Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2026 - Stand Design & Build
- • Technology Peripherals and Infrastructure
- • Purchase of Orthopaedic Spinal & Scoliosis Implants & Consumables
- • Housing First Flexible Support Service
- • HO MR 24 066 / NLC-SLP-25-014: Lanark County Council - Swedish Timbers Full Project Works Package
Featured events
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar
Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.
Aligned Tender Training: Scottish Borders Council Subcontracting Framework
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar
Join our webinar as we walk you through the tendering process for Scottish Borders Council's subcontracting framework.
Meet the Contractor: RJ Mcleod and Muirhall Energy
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 3.00-6:00pm
Biggar • Partner Event
Calling all Lanarkshire suppliers! Join RJ Mcleod and Muirhall Energy at their Meet the Contractor event in Abington, South Lanarkshire.
Sustainable Procurement: Opportunities for Your Business with STEP and Stirling Council
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 4.00-7:00pm
Stirling • Partner Event
Come along to this event hosted by STEP and Stirling Council to learn how you can boost your sustainability practices to improve your contract success.
Fife Meet the Buyer
Thursday 6 November 2025, 9.00am-12:30pm
Fife • SDP Event
Join Fife Council and SDP at the 16th annual 'Fife Meet the Buyer' event, on Thursday 6 November 2025, from 9:00am to 12:30pm, at the NEW Carnegie Conference and Events Centre in Dunfermline.
Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 10.30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Wednesday 12 November 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar
New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.
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
