Glasgow City Council

Grow your business and discover opportunities with Glasgow City Council

Glasgow is one of the UK’s major economic, business and cultural centres, offering significant opportunities for businesses of all sizes.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, develop your skills or explore opportunities to supply Glasgow City Council, there is support available to help.

Business Support

Looking to start, develop or grow your business?

Glasgow City Council offers a range of business support, including Business Gateway services and specialist support from our Business Advisers, helping Glasgow businesses access the advice and guidance they need.

Find out about Glasgow City Council Business Support: Business Support and Funding - Glasgow City Council

Want to do business with Glasgow City Council?

Glasgow City Council welcomes interest from new and existing suppliers.

If you're interested in tendering for Council contracts, you can find information about our procurement processes, opportunities and how to get started: Procurement - Glasgow City Council

You can also use the Supplier Development Programme to access free support, training and events designed to help businesses understand public sector procurement and become better prepared to bid for contracts.

Community Benefits and SME Supply Chains

If you have a Community Benefit commitment to support SME supply chain development, our Corporate Procurement team can help you explore ways to deliver that commitment and connect with the local business community.

Get in touch: CorporateProcurement@glasgow.gov.uk

 


Latest news

Business Growth Programme Leaflet.
Grow Your Business with Expert Support
Friday 30 October 2026
Glasgow SMEs can access specialist consultancy through the Glasgow Business Growth Programme to strengthen their business, innovate and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Digital expert support leaflet.
Boost Your Business with Digital Expert Support
Friday 30 October 2026
Glasgow SMEs can access specialist Digital Expert Support to adopt digital solutions, improve performance and support business growth.
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Help Shape Glasgow’s Future Service Desk Solution.
Friday 30 October 2026
Suppliers are invited to share their expertise to help shape Glasgow City Council’s future Service Desk solution.

Forthcoming events

Events are being shown from regions across the Glasgow area.

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South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) Community Benefit supplier meeting
Thursday 12 November 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
South Lanarkshire Council PSA & DPS Providers - Community Benefits Meeting
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Aligned Tender Training for the East Renfrewshire Council - Flexible Framework for Employability
Thursday 26 November 2026, 2:30-4:00pm
Webinar
East Renfrewshire Council is inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies to support a wide range of employability programmes. Join us for this Aligned Tender Training webinar and build confidence using PCS for this live tender opportunity.
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How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council: Cyber Requirements
Thursday 3 December 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar • SDP Event
Join us for the first in our series of How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council webinar to learn more about the cyber requirements.
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How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council: Community Benefits
Tuesday 8 December 2026, 2:00-3:30pm
Webinar
Come along to the next in our series of How to do Business with Renfrewshire Council webinars to learn more about their community benefits process.
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Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework Aligned Tender Training - Webinar
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar
An Aligned Tender Training webinar to discuss the upcoming Glasgow City Council Mini Bus & Coach Ad-hoc Framework opportunity
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Glasgow City Council Meet the Buyer
Tuesday 16 March 2027, 10:00am-2:00pm
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Glasgow City Council and the Supplier Development Programme, invite local businesses and third sector organisations of all sizes to this free, in-person event, which will take place on Tuesday 16 March 2027 at the City Chambers, Glasgow.

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