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Did you know there is a free tender training service in Scotland?

19 Jan 2026: Each year, the Supplier Development Programme delivers hundreds of training and networking events across Scotland, to help businesses win a share of the £16.6bn public sector spend.

Meet the Buyer Tayside to Return in 2026!

19 Jan 2026: Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event, on Tuesday 3 March 2026 , from 10am – 2pm, at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee. 

Supporting Crown Commercial Service’s SME Action Plan Across Scotland

18 Dec 2025: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has recently launched its refreshed SME Action Plan, aimed at removing barriers and expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK.

Supplier Development Programme welcomes Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited Aboard

15 Dec 2025: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to formally welcome Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) as its newest affiliate member.

Final Days to Share Your Views on Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act Changes

12 Dec 2025: The Scottish Government’s consultation on proposed amendments to the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act’s thresholds is due to close on 8 January 2026. This is your final chance to have your voice heard.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from SDP!

17 Nov 2025: The Supplier Development Programme would like to thank all of our suppliers, members, and partners for your support during 2025. 

SDP Set to Exhibit at Space-Comm

11 Nov 2025: The Supplier Development Programme is delighted to be exhibiting at Space-Comm, at SEC Glasgow, on 3 and 4 December 2025.

Free Tender Support for Police Scotland Catering Opportunity

10 Nov 2025: Calling all catering and hospitality providers across Scotland! The Supplier Development Programme (SDP), on behalf of the Scottish Police Authority, is hosting an interactive ‘Talking Tenders’ webinar on their upcoming Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services Framework.

SDP Awarded Public Procurement Project of the Year at GO Awards Scotland 2025

30 Oct 2025: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP), alongside NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, received the ‘Public Procurement Project of the Year’ Award at the GO Awards Scotland 2025/26.