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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Using PCS and PCS-T for Early Learning and Childcare Providers with Renfrewshire Council

Early Learning and Childcare Services contractors preparing to bid for Renfrewshire Council's Early Learning and Childcare tender opportunity. Attending this training session will ensure that you’re familiar and comfortable using PCS and PCS-Tender.

Join us on 1st October at 6:30pm

Using PCS and PCS-T for Early Learning and Childcare Providers with Renfrewshire Council

Join us on 5th October at 6:30pm

Talking Tenders with Fife and Tayside - 6th October @ 2pm

Join us, where we will be giving local suppliers the opportunity to learn more about how to do business with four councils: Fife, Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross, as well as get a snapshot of upcoming tenders.

Find out more and book your place now!

0.1 Introduction to Working with the Public Sector - 7th October at 2:30pm

Helping your business take the first step to tendering, this workshop is for new or inexperienced bidders

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid - 8th October at 9:30am

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

Join us on 8th October at 9:30am - Find out more

Thank you to all essential workers!

Learn more about SDP Scotland and COVID-19 information

Latest news

Supplier Consultation Announced: Scottish Procurement's Office Equipment & Services Framework

23 Sep: Suppliers can give their views on the future of printing in advance of Scottish Procurement's re-let of its Office Equipment & Services Framework until 30 September 2020.

Scottish Government Issues New Construction Policy Notes: CPN 8/2020 and CPN 9/2020

16 Sep: Read about the Scottish Government's new Construction Policy Notes, CPN 8/2020 and CPN 9/2020.

Transport Scotland: Zero Emission Train Project

14 Sep: The University of St Andrews is managing the procurement of this phase of delivery for the Zero Emission Train Project.

Tender opportunities

Public Contracts Scotland

Featured events

Using PCS and PCS-T for Early Learning and Childcare Providers - Renfrewshire Council

Thursday 1 October 2020, 6.30-8:30pm

Webinar

This webinar is ideal for Early Learning and Childcare Services contractors preparing to bid for Renfrewshire Council's Early Learning and Childcare tender opportunity. Attending this training session will ensure that you’re familiar and comfortable using PCS and PCS-Tender.

Using PCS and PCS-T for Early Learning and Childcare Providers - Renfrewshire Council

Monday 5 October 2020, 6.30-8:30pm

Webinar

Talking Tenders with Fife and Tayside

Tuesday 6 October 2020, 2.00-3:30pm

Webinar • SDP Event

This live webinar will give local suppliers the opportunity to learn more about how to do business with four councils: Fife, Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross, as well as get a snapshot of upcoming tenders.

0.1 Introduction to Working with the Public Sector -WEBINAR

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 2.30-4:00pm

Webinar

This Level 1 workshop is a first step to tendering for new or inexperienced bidders

3.1. Seeking Feedback and Improving Your Bid

Thursday 8 October 2020, 9.30-11:00am

Webinar • SDP Event

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

Talking Tenders with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11.00am-12:00pm

Webinar • SDP Event

This live webinar will give potential suppliers the opportunity to learn more about SEPA, its budget and upcoming tenders.

Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum Webinar

Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11.00am-12:00pm

Webinar • External Event

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is holding a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on construction projects.

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