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.

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SLC Procurement of Construction

Wednesday 13 May 2026, 2:30-4:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

SLC is committed to engaging with and supporting local suppliers within the construction sector. In partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, this online event will explain how SLC buys works, goods, and services. We will also demystify procurement routes and provide practical guidance to help suppliers to prepare competitive bids.

hub East Central Forth Valley Meet the Buyer

Monday 18 May 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm

Falkirk • Partner Event

hub East Central Scotland invites Forth Valley–based MSMEs to a Meet the Buyer event focused on keeping spend local, strengthening local supply chains and supporting Community Wealth Building.

DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement and Supply Chain Summit

Wednesday 20 May 2026, 8:30am-5:00pm

Glasgow • External Event

Come along to this event hosted by DPRTE, which is designed to help suppliers understand how to engage, compete and win work within the defence sector.

hub East Central Fife Meet the Buyer

Thursday 21 May 2026, 9:00-11:30am

Partner Event

Fife-based MSMEs are invited to join hub East Central Scotland at their Meet the Buyer event focused on keeping spend local, strengthening local supply chains and supporting Community Wealth Building.

West Lothian Meet the Council Drop-In

Thursday 21 May 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm

Livingston • Partner Event

Come along and learn more about the support available from West Lothian Council to help your business grow!

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Wednesday 17 June 2026, 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

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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