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.
Shetland’s ‘Future Housing’ Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Tendering for SIC / Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) Contracts
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar • Partner Event
Shetland Islands Council (SIC) / Hjaltland Housing Association (HHA) in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP) to address one of the most common points raised at the initial “Future Housing”
Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
RJ McLeod and Fred. Olsen Renewables
Thursday 19 September 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm
Duns • Partner Event
Don't miss this opportunity to introduce yourself and learn more about how to work within the supply chain for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Fred. Olsen Renewables and RJ McLeod want to meet with you to find out about your business and discuss upcoming opportunities.
Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
RJ McLeod and Fred. Olsen Renewables
Thursday 19 September 2024, 2:00-4:00pm
Dunbar • Partner Event
This is a not to be missed opportunity to introduce yourself and learn more about how to work within the supply chain for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm. Fred. Olsen Renewables and RJ McLeod want to meet with you to find out about your business and discuss upcoming opportunities.
Talking Tenders with Scottish Government
Civil Engineering - Dynamic Purchasing System ( DPS)
Thursday 19 September 2024, 2:00-3:00pm
Webinar • Partner Event
Scottish Government colleagues are joining us today to clarify the functioning of this upcoming Civil Engineering DPS. To help you, as a supplier that is interested in joining this DPS, they will explain the application process and discuss the documentation required, to help you to fully understand how to be awarded onto this upcoming Civil Engineering DPS
Lanarkshire Meet the "Real" Buyer
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm
Airdrie • 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.
Renfrewshire Council - Care at Home Framework
Aligned Tender Training - using PCS & PCS-T to bid for this contract opportunity - ON HOLD (Awaiting go ahead from Council)
Postponed – future date TBC
Webinar • Partner Event
Renfrewshire Council is currently reviewing the approach of commissioning Care at Home services. Please join us to hear vital information about the imminent Care at Home Providers framework.
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- 2.1 Passing the Selection Stage - The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
- 2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
- 2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
- 2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
- 2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
- 3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management - Critical Success Factors
- 3.2 Expanding Your Business Globally - Tendering in New Markets
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10.00am: Meet the Buyer North 2024
SDP Event • Aberdeen
2.00pm: Business Gateway Lanarkshire - Expert Help Programme and External Business Advice
Partner Event • Webinar
10.00am: Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
Partner Event • Duns
2.00pm: Talking Tenders with Scottish Government
Partner Event • Webinar
2.00pm: Meet the Contractor for Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm
Partner Event • Dunbar