Other events

The Supplier Development Programme participates in and promotes external and partner events throughout the year, which are listed on this page.

We want to ensure that SMEs and supported businesses are kept informed about upcoming supplier opportunities, including local and regional Meet the Buyer events, Meet the Real Buyer events, exhibitions, trade shows, and more. Some of these events may require you to register and seek more information on external websites.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Scotland Innovates - Buyer & Supplier training

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 2:00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Scottish Government has added new functionality to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) titled - Preliminary Market Consultation notice, Pre-commercial Procurement notice and Pre-commercial procurement Award notices. In addition to a Supplier Collaboration tool and a Research register

P4H Scotland 2026

Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9:00am-4:00pm

Edinburgh • External Event

P4H Scotland – the Procurement Event for Health 2026 ‒ connects buyers and suppliers from across Scotland’s healthcare procurement community – worth more than £3.6bn annually.

Lanarkshire Meet the “Real” Buyer

Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00am-2:00pm

Hamilton • Partner Event

This event is an opportunity for local businesses to talk to leading contractors and local authority services from North and South Lanarkshire, supported by SDP.

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