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SDP Bank Holiday Office Closure

19 Sep 2025: The Supplier Development Programme will be closed on Monday 29 September 2025 and our helpdesk will be unavailable during this time.

Meet the Supplier Development Programme at the Renfrewshire Council Local Business Event

19 Sep 2025: Join us at the upcoming Renfrewshire Council Local Business event on Thursday 30th October.

Supplier Development Programme shortlisted as GO Awards finalist

15 Sep 2025: The Supplier Development Programme has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at this year’s GO Awards Scotland, which will be presented at the Marriott in Glasgow at the GO Awards Scotland Ceremony on 28 October 2025.

CMAL publishes Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

8 Sep 2025: Pin notice for Engagement Events for Contractors, Professional Services, Communities & The Third Sector - Port Infrastructure

Winds of Change at Onshore Wind Developer Forum at South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters

5 Sep 2025: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) was delighted to contribute to discussions aimed at helping local businesses in South Lanarkshire capitalise on a £3.6 billion wave of investment in renewable energy.

Perth and Kinross Council intend to issue a contract opportunity for Child Disability Support Services

4 Sep 2025: PKC is seeking providers of a service to provide access to short breaks and practical caring support for parent carers and children/young people in their homes and communities.

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection for an Electronic Document Management and Workflow (EDMWS) Solution

3 Sep 2025: Request for Supplier Information (RFI) for an Electronic Document Management and Workflow (EDMWS) Solution

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Hosting Market Engagement Events to Shape Future Engineering Procurement

3 Sep 2025: Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) is inviting organisations and stakeholders to take part in a series of market engagement events aimed at shaping the future of Engineering Technical Professional and Support Services procurement.

Preliminary Market Consultation – Innovation- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant Operation.

28 Aug 2025: Aberdeen City Council seeks options to ensure the successful future operation and maintenance of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Plant.

Market testing of options to deliver the sea lice regulatory framework environmental monitoring services.

28 Aug 2025: SEPA has a requirement for Sea lice regulatory framework environmental monitoring services.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) requires a scaffolding service for various sites across the Edinburgh region.

27 Aug 2025: Requirement for a scaffolding service for various sites across the Edinburgh region

Two Weeks to go Until Meet the Buyer North: Prepare for Your Attendance

27 Aug 2025: The Supplier Development Programme will host the eighth annual Meet the Buyer event on 10 September 2025, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. With just two weeks to go, now is the perfect time to plan your visit.

Scottish Government Shows Continued Support for SDP in its SME and Third Sector Action Plan

26 Aug 2025: The Scottish Government has reiterated the importance of SDP in getting SMEs tender ready, in its SME and Third Sector Action Plan, published today.

Three Weeks to go Until Meet the Buyer North!

20 Aug 2025: Limited spaces remaining: Join us at Meet the Buyer North 2025, on 10 September in Aberdeen, to connect with key public and private sector buyers with opportunities in the North of Scotland.

Could you help upskill Zero Waste Scotland’s teams with Systems Thinking Training?

19 Aug 2025: Zero Waste Scotland is seeking expert support to embed systems thinking across its organisation, building on previous research and mapping efforts.

Wind of Change: Orkney Islands Council Seeks Plant Contractors for Onshore Turbine Projects

15 Aug 2025: Orkney Islands Council are seeking contractors to design and build the civil and electrical infrastructure needed for two community wind farms, ahead of turbine installation.

Discuss Netherton Hub Opportunities with Balfour Beatty at Meet the Buyer North

14 Aug 2025: Discover construction, maintenance, security, landscaping, transport, and catering opportunities with Balfour Beatty, by visiting them at SDP's Meet the Buyer North

The Northern Lighthouse Board has a contract requirement for installation of a new unlit beacon.

14 Aug 2025: NLB require a skilled contractor to carry out the scope of works to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve Sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull.

Make Lasting Business Connections at Meet the Buyer North

13 Aug 2025: Gillian Cameron; Programme Manager for the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) talks about why you should attend the 8th Meet the Buyer North event in Aberdeen on 10 Sep 2025.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has published a Future Contract Opportunity for the Lease and Maintenance of Gym Equipment in the Western Isles area.

6 Aug 2025: Requirement for the lease and maintenance of Gym Equipment to 4 establishments in the Western Isles area

Meet the Buyer North set to return for 2025!

6 Aug 2025: The Supplier Development Programme will hold the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 10 September at The Music Halls in Aberdeen. This free event will provide suppliers an opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) opportunities open for Expressions of Interest.

4 Aug 2025: Police Scotland seeks suppliers for contract Opportunties

South Korean Delegation Talks CWB and CB with SDP and SLC

31 Jul 2025: On 30 July, in their Hamilton HQ, SDP and South Lanarkshire Council hosted delegates from South Korea, to discuss Community Wealth Building and Community Benefits.

Zero Waste Scotland seeks Provision of Specialist Behaviour Change Services and Skills

30 Jul 2025: Zero Waste Scotland is seeking providers of specialist Behaviour Change skills and services, to understand how these techniques can be used across its projects.

Scottish Government Seeking New System to Combine Public Contract Scotland and PCS-Tender

29 Jul 2025: Plans are underway to establish a single, digital system that will combine functionality of Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T).

SDP Delivers Consortium Creation and Planning Webinar

29 Jul 2025: Discover how you could grow your business, social enterprise or supported business, by joining a consortium co-operative business model. Read on for more information.

Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Feasibility Study: Market Feedback Sought

29 Jul 2025: Renfrewshire Council has released a PIN, with a questionnaire, to get feedback on the Council’s upcoming Feasibility Study for Gleniffer Braes Wind Turbine Proposal.

Give your Feedback on Employee Health and Wellbeing in Scotland

24 Jul 2025: Calling all employers: SDP is encouraging you to take Public Health Scotland’s latest survey, to explain how your business approaches employee health and wellbeing.   

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Seeks Occupational Therapy Equipment Maintenance

22 Jul 2025: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Western Isles Council, is seeking Occupational Therapy Equipment Maintenance provider, with more details included on its PIN.  

Construction Procurement Sessions Restart in Autumn

22 Jul 2025: The Scottish Government Construction Procurement Sessions webinars will restart on 23 September 2025, hosted by The Construction Procurement Policy Unit.

Fire and Intruder Alarm Maintenance Opportunity for Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

17 Jul 2025: Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has released a contract opportunity that covers the maintenance of fire and intruder alarm systems across its entire estate.

Take Your Best Shot at Bidding for Scottish Enterprise’s Photographic Management Contract

14 Jul 2025: Scottish Enterprise is looking to appoint a single supplier under a Framework Agreement to deliver Photographic Management Services.

Reel in a Unique Catering Contract for Aberdeenshire Council

11 Jul 2025: Aberdeenshire Council is inviting suppliers to submit bids for the provision of visitor and events catering services in the restaurant/café area of the newly upgraded Macduff Marine Aquarium.