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.

Talking Tender with South Lanarkshire Council

Support for First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation

Thursday 15 January 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

South Lanarkshire Council has a need to engage with Homelessness Support Providers that are interested in providing the First Stop Emergency Access Accommodation Service, which is a new project at Clydesdale Street, Hamilton. Please join this Pre-Publication online event, as SLC provide potential bidders with an insight into the Council’s requirement for this contract.

Meet the Council 2026 (Drop-in Session for Local Businesses)

Tuesday 3 February 2026, 10:00am-1:00pm

Edinburgh • Partner Event

An opportunity for Edinburgh based businesses to meet and speak directly with business facing Council teams and selected partners.

South Lanarkshire Council, Community Benefit supplier meeting

Do you understand Community Benefits

Thursday 12 February 2026, 10:30am-12:00pm

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.

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

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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