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.

Crown Commercial Service: Delivering Value for Scotland

How to Do Business with Crown Commercial Service

Tuesday 2 September 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Crown Commercial Service is inviting SDP's local authority and affiliate members to discover how to get the most out of their commercial frameworks.

Forth Valley Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer

Tuesday 16 September 2025, 9:30am-1:00pm

Alloa • Partner Event

The Supplier Development Programme, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling Councils invite local businesses and third sector organisations to this free, in-person event, which will take place at Alloa Town Hall on Tuesday 16 September 2025. 

Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Stornoway Supplier Engagement Session: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and SDP

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 1:00-6:00pm

Stornoway • Partner Event

Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.

South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting

Do you understand Community Benefits

Wednesday 17 September 2025, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

All local SME's that want to work with the SLC should attend this webinar to fully understand what a Community Benefit is. Whether you are a current South Lanarkshire Council Contractor or Supplier looking for a refresh on our approach Community Benefits or new to how SLC manage Community Benefits, this is a great opportunity to hear about the process and speak with representatives from the Procurement Service.

Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Gourock Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Tuesday 23 September 2025, 1:00-6:00pm

Gourock • Partner Event

Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.

Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Oban Market Engagement Drop-in: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & Supplier Development Programme

Monday 29 September 2025, 1:00-6:00pm

Oban • Partner Event

Join us in Stornoway, Gourock and Oban to learn more about CMAL’s supplier engagement strategy, and get expert guidance from the Supplier Development Programme on how to tender successfully for future works.

Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025

Wednesday 1 October 2025, 9:00am-Thursday 2 October 2025, 5:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be returning to the SEC Centre in Glasgow on the 1st & 2nd of October 2025.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Scotland Innovates - Buyer & Supplier Training

Tuesday 11 November 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

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

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) – Bus service contract

Bus service contract Ayrshire

Tuesday 18 November 2025, 1:00-2:30pm

Kilmarnock • Partner Event

This is a training and awareness event for existing and prospective new Mainstream School Transport providers

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Scotland Innovates- buyer & supplier training

Wednesday 26 November 2025, 2:00-3:30pm

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

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) – Bus service contract

Bus service contract Lanarkshire

Tuesday 9 December 2025, 10:00-11:30am

Hamilton • Partner Event

This is a training and awareness event for existing and prospective new Mainstream School Transport providers

Talking Tenders with Scottish Borders Council (SCB)

Subcontracting Services Framework including Groundworks, Landscaping, Masonry, Structural, Scaffolding, Roads, Traffic Management, Laboratory, Water & Professional Services to name a few!

Postponed – future date TBC

Webinar • Partner Event

SCB are keen for suppliers who are on the current subcontracting framework and new suppliers to attend the session to hear directly from SBC colleagues, as we discuss the renewal of the Framework agreement, to deliver the roads maintenance programme and construction of Capital investment works.

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