Become a Partner of the Supplier Development Programme

Get more local suppliers bidding for your contracts by becoming a partner of the Supplier Development Programme, with access to over 20,000 suppliers. 

At the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), we help organisations across the public and private sectors connect their procurement and supply chain activity to wider goals such as inclusive growth, social value, local sourcing, and Community Wealth Building. 

As an SDP partner, you can: 

• Increase supplier engagement by promoting opportunities directly to a large and diverse supplier network. 

• Support inclusive procurement by encouraging participation from SMEs, social enterprises, supported businesses, co-operatives and third sector organisations. 

• Access expert support for webinars, Meet the Buyer events and supplier engagement activities. 

• Raise awareness of opportunities through targeted marketing, events, webinars, social media and partner networks. 

• Diversify and strengthen your supply chain by reaching a broader range of suppliers. 

• Achieve better value for money through SDP’s collaborative national delivery model. 

• Advance Community Wealth Building and social value objectives through practical supplier engagement and local economic development. 

Join us today