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Through our extensive list of training and events, the Supplier Development Programme can help small to medium sized businesses, as well as supported businesses, become what we call “tender ready”.

Listed in chronological order, the “Events List” is a comprehensive list of all SDP training, events and external events. Events can also be viewed by month in the “Events Calendar” tab. If you are interested in a specific course and wish to know when and where it is currently scheduled, please browse our courses and be sure to log in to book.

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1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources

Tuesday 5 December 2023, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance

Scotland Innovates - Buyer Training

Wednesday 6 December 2023, 1:00-2:00pm

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

Tayside (Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Angus Council) - Framework For Education and Social Support Services incorporating Counselling In Schools Service

Pre-supplier engagement event

Wednesday 6 December 2023, 6:00-7:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross Councils will be hosting this event to raise awareness of the contract as well as provide vital information about the upcoming tender process.

2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Wednesday 13 December 2023, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.

The consortium co-operative model to tender with Co-Operative Development Scotland

Wednesday 13 December 2023, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join this awareness-raising webinar if your businesses is interested in learning how the consortium co-operative model may help you tender for bigger contracts.

South Lanarkshire Council, Community Wish List supplier meeting

Aligned Tender Training

Thursday 14 December 2023, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

All local SME's that want to work with the council should attend this webinar, to fully understand what a Community Benefit is, what is the Wish List plus when and how will your business choose from the wish list.

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)

Wednesday 10 January 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland's seven regional transport partnerships.

2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage

Tuesday 16 January 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Bidding is all about getting the right words on the page and getting a compliant bid submitted on time. This webinar will demonstrate how to use PCS and PCS-T and will also look at how to construct excellent responses to buyers' questions.

Tayside (Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council and Angus Council) - Framework For Education and Social Support Services incorporating Counselling In Schools Service

Aligned Tender Training

Tuesday 23 January 2024, 6:00-7:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross Councils will be hosting this event to raise awareness of the contract as well as provide vital information about the upcoming tender process.

2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)

Wednesday 24 January 2024, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

New Frameworks are an integral part of public procurement and can be a lucrative source of business, but it’s essential to understand the Agreement. This workshop explains the types of frameworks available and what you can expect from them.

2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate

Thursday 1 February 2024, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

Getting the highest possible score in your bid is essential to winning a contract, but it can be difficult to know exactly what the buyer is looking for. This webinar provides an insight into the buyers’ needs and expectations to ensure you win points.

2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement

Tuesday 6 February 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

In addition to legal policy requirements like health and safety, this webinar will help your business understand and action social issues that are prioritised in Scotland's public sector such as Net Zero, Community Wealth Building and Fair Work, and provide the most up-to-date policies in your bids.

The consortium co-operative model to tender with Co-Operative Development Scotland

Wednesday 7 February 2024, 2:00-3:30pm

Webinar • Partner Event

Join this awareness-raising webinar if your businesses is interested in learning how the consortium co-operative model may help you tender for bigger contracts.

3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors

Wednesday 14 February 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

This advanced workshop explains how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it is retendered.

Meet the Buyer Tayside

Tuesday 20 February 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm

Dundee • Partner Event

Do you own a business based in the Tayside area? Are you looking for your next customer? Come along to Meet the Buyer Tayside event to talk 1-to-1 with the councils' procurement teams!

1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know

Tuesday 27 February 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

New to bidding, tendering and procurement? Join this introductory course to gain a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Scotland and beyond.

1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

Wednesday 6 March 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm

Webinar

Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.

1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist

Thursday 14 March 2024, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

Knowing what your business needs to have in place before you start tendering is the foundation to success. This webinar will provide you with an easy to use checklist and description of all the policies, processes and evidence you need to have ready before you bid on an opportunity.

1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources

Tuesday 19 March 2024, 2:30-4:00pm

Webinar

The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy and resources that go into creating a winning bid. This webinar will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid, making it as stress free as possible.

2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)

Wednesday 27 March 2024, 1:30-3:00pm

Webinar

During this webinar we take an in-depth look at the Single Procurement Document (SPD), which was formerly known as the ESPD and PQQ. Attend this course to gain tips and hints that will help you ace this first step and move forward in the bidding process.

Meet the Buyer 2024

Wednesday 5 June 2024, 10:00am-3:30pm

Glasgow • SDP Event

Meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities, and introduce your business to your next customer at Meet the Buyer 2024!

The consortium co-operative model to tender with Co-Operative Development Scotland

Wednesday 28 August 2024, 10:00-11:30am

Webinar • Partner Event

Join this awareness-raising webinar if your businesses is interested in learning how the consortium co-operative model may help you tender for bigger contracts.

Renfrewshire Council - Care at Home Framework (FRAN)

Aligned Tender Training - using PCS & PCS-T to bid for this contract opportunity

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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