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.
Latest news
Outsourcing of Print Room- West Dunbartonshire Council
15 May: WDC request information from interested suppliers regarding the outsourcing of their Print Room
Moray Council are looking for Providers of Family Support Services.
14 May: The Council invites interested organisations to submit ideas and evidence of successful service delivery of family support services
Specialist Employability Support required by Orkney Island Council
14 May: Orkney Islands Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to support the delivery of No-One Left Behind
Tender opportunities
- • Roofing, Roughcasting and Sealant Works
- • CBG242 - Vehicle Fleet Provision and Support Services c/w on-site managed service
- • Legionella Water Management Contract
- • CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109
- • NP66725
- • GCC006158CPU - The Supply and Delivery of Linens and Fabrics
- • Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027
- • EDC/2023 3949 Rapid Access Accommodation
- • LNG Commissioning Support
- • NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines
- • Roofing, Roughcasting and Sealant Works
- • CBG242 - Vehicle Fleet Provision and Support Services c/w on-site managed service
- • Legionella Water Management Contract
- • CC14214 - Early Learning and Childcare - Re-opening of Framework CC13109
- • NP66725
- • GCC006158CPU - The Supply and Delivery of Linens and Fabrics
- • Delivery of Spectra 2026 and 2027
- • EDC/2023 3949 Rapid Access Accommodation
- • LNG Commissioning Support
- • NP41125 Immunosuppressant Medicines
Featured events
2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Tuesday 20 May 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.
NHS National Community Benefit Gateway (NCBG) portal
Tuesday 20 May 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Has your business recently won a GGC NHS contract or are you interested in bidding to be a supplier, then this online meeting is not to be missed! During this webinar we will help you to use the NHS Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) portal to identify projects that support your Community Benefit deliverables
Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contracts
Thursday 22 May 2025, 2.30-4:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Argyll and Bute General Maintenance Term Contract using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.
Renfrewshire Council Cenefits Training
Tuesday 27 May 2025, 2.00-3:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Have you been awarded a Renfrewshire Contract or are you interested in bidding for Renfrewshire work? If yes, we invite you along to this free online webinar to receive training on the Cenefits system, which is used by Renfrewshire Council to manage community benefits.
Talking Tender Glasgow City Health Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP)
Wednesday 28 May 2025, 10.30am-12:30pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Calling all local Social Care and Health providers, larger orgs, SME’s, smaller community organisations and those interested in providing services under self directed support. Please join us to hear directly from GCHSCP as we discuss the plans for the next Tender opportunity for you to provide your services
2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Wednesday 28 May 2025, 1.30-3:00pm
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.
R J McLeod - Mill Rigg Windfarm Contractor Day
Wednesday 28 May 2025, 2.00-4:00pm
Rutherglen • Partner Event
RJ McLeod is interested in maximising opportunities for businesses in the South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire areas and this event offers an opportunity to meet the lead contractor and developer.
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
