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Northern Lighthouse Board to Present at Department for Transport (DfT) Supplier Event in Aberdeen

4 Nov 2026: Suppliers will be able to meet Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) at the Department for Transport Small Business Supplier & VCSE Event on 11 November.

Scottish Government Announce Plans to Increase Procurement Thresholds

2 Nov 2026: The Scottish Government has announced plans to increase certain thresholds within the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, helping to make public procurement quicker and simpler for lower-value contracts.

Discover Contract Opportunities across Lanarkshire

23 Oct 2026: This year’s Lanarkshire Meet the Real Buyer has been so popular it is now fully booked! Explore the upcoming procurement opportunities which can be discussed further on the day!

Tender Truths: Public Sector Supply Chains Span Many Industries

22 Oct 2026: Despite assumptions, suppliers can deliver to a wide range of industries across the Scottish public sector, find out how your business could start tendering today.

Help Shape Dundee City Council’s Construction Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks

15 Oct 2026: Construction industry suppliers are invited to join Dundee City Council officers for a Consultancy and Main Contractor Frameworks Consultation Event, on Tuesday 3 November, from 10am – 1pm at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee.

Give Your Feedback on East Lothian Council Procurement Processes

15 Oct 2026: East Lothian Council is seeking feedback from suppliers on how it could improve its procurement processes, in a survey open until 31 March 2027.

East Renfrewshire Council launches Employability Flexible Framework

15 Oct 2026: East Renfrewshire Council and the Supplier Development Programme are holding a Supplier Engagement Event to discuss the Council’s new Flexible Framework for Employability, on Monday 26 October, from 2pm at Work EastRen offices.

Lanarkshire Businesses Invited to Explore a Changing Workplace

1 Oct 2026: Are you struggling with recruitment, retention or skills challenges? Business Gateway Lanarkshire invite Lanarkshire based businesses to a FREE event on Thursday 8 October, from 10am to 12pm, at the Caledonian Gladiators, Playsport in East Kilbride.

Supplier Development Programme partners with Procurex Scotland 2026

21 Sep 2026: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to confirm its partnership with Procurex Scotland 2026, taking place on Thursday 29 October at the SEC, Glasgow. Find out how you can get involved too.

Scottish Government to Merge Procurement and Project Delivery Training into £1.2m Framework

17 Sep 2026: Scottish Government is planning to establish a new training framework with an estimated value of £1.2 million.

Explore Upcoming Opportunities at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer

9 Sep 2026: Join us at Forth Valley Meet the Real Buyer and meet face-to-face with procurement teams on Thursday 17 September 2026, at Forth Valley College, Falkirk.

Help Test the New Supplier Journey Structure

31 Aug 2026: You are invited to comment on the new Supplier Journey structure supporting suppliers navigate the procurement process.

Learn to navigate the Central Digital Platform through the Department for Transport’s webinar

25 Aug 2026: The Department for Transport will host a webinar on 15 September to provide guidance on how to use the Central Digital Platform.

Net Zero and Your Tenders: Supplier Journey’s Guide to Getting Ready for Climate Questions

24 Aug 2026: Scottish Government's Supplier Journey has been updated with guidance on how to prepare for climate questions in public sector bids.

Tender Truths: No Business is Too Small to Bid for Public Sector Contracts

21 Aug 2026: Ever felt like your business was too small to tender? SDP offers free tender training webinars and networking events to assist you in finding and bidding for public sector contracts.

Find Your Next Customer in Our Meet the Buyer Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

21 Aug 2026: SDP set to host a MTB Zone at the Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place on September 30 and October 1, 2026.

Inverclyde Council Publishes Pipeline Projects Ahead of its SDP Meet the Buyer

20 Aug 2026: Learn more about Inverclyde Council's upcoming projects at the Beacon Art Centre, Greenock on the 25 August 2026, from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

SELECT becomes Supplier Development Programme’s inaugural Network Partner

20 Aug 2026: The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is delighted to announce SELECT as its first official Network Partner, marking the beginning of a new partnership model designed to bring both organisations together.