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.

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)’s Transport Related Contracts DPS

Wednesday 17 June 2026, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

This event is specifically intended for the Transport Operators presently appointed to the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, DPS for Schools Transport.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Thursday 9 July 2026, 10:30-11:30am

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

Fife Meet the Buyer

Thursday 5 November 2026, 9:00am-12:30pm

Fife • Partner Event

DON’T miss this years Fife Council’s Meet the Buyer event, on Thursday 7 November 2026.

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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