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.

Highland - Battery Energy Storage System – Torvean, Inverness

Aligned Tender Training - how to use PCS & PCS-T to bid for this opportunity

Thursday 17 July 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

During this webinar our expert trainer will demonstrate- live online, how to bid for the Aberdeenshire Battery Energy Storage System using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal.

Talking Tenders with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS)

Civil Engineering Framework Agreement

Thursday 24 July 2025, 2:00-3:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), is developing the procurement strategy for a Civil Engineering Framework Agreement, for Maintenance and Small-Scale Works, Large Scale Works, Grading, Crushing, New Bridges, Bridge Maintenance, Panel Bridges, and would like to hear directly from suppliers, to give their input on the tendering approach and operation of the framework agreement.

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. 

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.

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.

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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