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.

Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart

Wednesday 30 April 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm

Newton Stewart • Partner Event

Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting a Meet the Buyer roadshow series.

Talking Tenders with Renfrewshire Council

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Trades Contractors

Wednesday 30 April 2025, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Renfrewshire Council is looking to engage with local trades contractors to supplement the in-house teams, when demand exceeds capacity. Are you a local tradesperson interested in this opportunity, please join us to hear directly from colleagues within Renfrewshire Council discuss the details and next steps.

NHS National Community Benefit Gateway (NCBG) portal

Specifically for the NHSGGC area

Tuesday 20 May 2025, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Has your business recently won a GGC NHS contract or are you interested in bidding to be a supplier, then this online meeting is not to be missed! During this webinar we will help you to use the NHS Community Benefit Gateway (CBG) portal to identify projects that support your Community Benefit deliverables

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.

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