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.

Dundee City Council - Scaffolding Framework

Aligned Tender Training - how to bid for this Scaffolding Framework electronically

Tuesday 25 March 2025, 10:00-11:30am

Webinar • Partner Event

Join us, as an SDP expert walks through the bidding process from searching PCS for this contract notice, access the tender documents and prepares to submit a bid for this Dundee City Council opportunity - live online in real time

Talking Tenders with Police Scotland, for the Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons Framework

Tuesday 25 March 2025, 2:30-4:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join this webinar, where our colleagues at Police Scotland will be live online to discuss the up coming Framework opportunity for the Uplift and Transportation of Deceased Persons.

South Lanarkshire Council: New Quick Quote Process

The way that you can bid for South Lanarkshire contracts has changed!

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

Webinar • Partner Event

Join us to hear from South Lanarkshire Council procurement experts provide an update on the SLC tender process using quick quote.

West Dunbartonshire Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer

Thursday 27 March 2025, 10:00am-12:30pm

Glasgow • Partner Event

This event is an opportunity for local businesses to meet and talk with West Dunbartonshire Council, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and NHS Golden Jubilee. 

P4H Scotland 2025

Wednesday 2 April 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm

Edinburgh • External Event

We are partnering with P4H Scotland 2025 to support Scotland’s leading healthcare procurement event! Join us at Murrayfield Stadium on 2 April 2025.

Glasgow Meet the ‘Real’ Buyer

Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow

Tuesday 22 April 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm

Glasgow • Partner Event

New for 2025 Meet the Real Buyer Glasgow event, on Tuesday 22 April 2025 at the Glasgow City Chambers. Meet Glasgow based procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer!

Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries

Wednesday 23 April 2025, 9:30am-12:30pm

Dumfries • Partner Event

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

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.

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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