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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 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.
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Scottish Enterprise: Fair Work Workshop
Tuesday 19 March 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm
External Event
Fair Work is an investment in everyone, for everyone. It can improve productivity, innovation, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas.
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Talking Tenders with Forestry Land Scotland - Planting, Grounds Maintenance, Stewardship, and Vegetation Management Framework
Planting, Grounds Maintenance, Stewardship, and Vegetation Management Framework
Tuesday 19 March 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar Partner Event
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is currently putting in place a Framework Agreement for Planting, Grounds Maintenance, Stewardship, and Vegetation Management. This framework is set to provide a route to market which FLS can use to tender for requirements which can’t be met through FLS’s existing contracts. 
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Dundee City Council - Home to School Transport (Taxis and Wheelchair Accessible vehicles)
Talking Tenders - pre-supplier engagement event
Wednesday 20 March 2024, 10:00-11:30am
Webinar Partner Event
Are you a interested in working with Dundee City Council, if yes, please join us as we discuss an upcoming contract opportunity for the Home to School Transport
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Aligned Tender Training Webinar - Stirling Council tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Schools and Other Transport (Taxi and Private Hire)
Aligned Tender Training
Tuesday 26 March 2024, 10:30am-12:30pm
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 Stirling Council opportunity live online
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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.
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Clean Heat 2024 with Scottish Enterprise
The growth potential of the Clean Heat market in Scotland
Wednesday 27 March 2024, 9:00am-6:00pm
Glasgow External Event
Bringing together public, private and third sector organisations to share knowledge and expertise on what’s driving growth in Clean Heat.
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Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) - Dynamic Purchasing System for Deer & Other Wildlife Management
Aligned Tender Training
Thursday 28 March 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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 framework opportunity
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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Wednesday 3 April 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.
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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 11 April 2024, 1:30pm
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.
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Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Dumfries
Monday 15 April 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm
Dumfries Partner Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting in-person Meet the Buyer roadshow.
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2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 16 April 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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Dundee City Council Home to School Transport (Taxis in inc Wheelchair Accessible vehicles)
Aligned Tender Training
Thursday 18 April 2024, 10:00-11:30am
Webinar
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
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Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshow: Newton Stewart
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm
Newton Stewart SDP Event
Register now! Dumfries and Galloway Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, is hosting in-person Meet the Buyer roadshow.
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2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
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3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 23 April 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
P4H Scotland
P4H Scotland 2024
Thursday 25 April 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm
Edinburgh External Event
P4H Scotland is holding an in-person event for buyers and suppliers of the healthcare procurement community..
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Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) Innovation Notices and Guidance
Scotland Innovates - Supplier Training
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 2:00-3:00pm
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
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Police Scotland Bus Transport Framework
Talking Tenders - pre-supplier engagement webinar
Thursday 2 May 2024, 2:00-3:30pm
Webinar Partner Event
Are you a local bus company that is interested in working with Police Scotland, if yes, please join us as we discuss an upcoming contract for the transport of Officers throughout Scotland (and where required, the rest of the UK)
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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 8 May 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.
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Fife Council - Scheme of Tenders/Quick Quotes Made Easy
Scheme of Tenders/Quick Quotes Made Easy
Wednesday 8 May 2024, 1:00-3:00pm
Webinar Partner Event
Join us to hear from Fife Council regarding the upcoming changes around how Scheme of Tender and use of Quick Quotes in (low value quotes)
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Police Scotland Bus Transport Framework Aligned Tender Training
Aligned Tender Training - using PCS & PCS-T
Tuesday 14 May 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
Webinar Partner Event
During this webinar, our SDP expert trainer will show local bus operator's how to find and bid for this Police Scotland contract, using both Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland -Tender(PCS-T) live online
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 16 May 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 29 May 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.
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Meet the Buyer National 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!
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 11 June 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.
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1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Wednesday 12 June 2024, 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.
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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Wednesday 19 June 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.
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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Thursday 27 June 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.
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2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 2 July 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Tuesday 9 July 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.
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Wednesday 10 July 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.
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3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 16 July 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Thursday 1 August 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 6 August 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Tuesday 13 August 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Wednesday 21 August 2024, 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.
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Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) - the consortium model of bidding for bigger contracts.
Wednesday 28 August 2024, 10:00-11:30am
Webinar Partner Event
This is an awareness-raising webinar for businesses interested in tendering for bigger contracts in collaboration with other businesses
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2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Thursday 29 August 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.
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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Tuesday 3 September 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.
Meet the Buyer North
Meet the Buyer North 2024
Wednesday 11 September 2024, 10:00am-4:00pm
Aberdeen SDP Event
The Supplier Development Programme and headline partners are set to host the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North, at The Music Hall Aberdeen on 11 September 2024.
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Tuesday 17 September 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.
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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Tuesday 17 September 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.
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2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Tuesday 24 September 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.
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2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Wednesday 2 October 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.
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3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Thursday 10 October 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
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1.1 Working with the Public Sector - All You Need to Know
Wednesday 23 October 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.
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Thursday 31 October 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
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1.3 Getting Your Business Tender Ready - The Checklist
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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1.4 Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
Tuesday 12 November 2024, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
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1.2 Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 1:00pm
Webinar
Join this webinar to learn everything you need to know about Public Contracts Scotland, the national public sector tender portal for Scotland.
Lanarkshire's Meet the Real Buyer Event
Lanarkshire Meet the "Real" Buyer
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 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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2.1 Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
Wednesday 27 November 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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2.2 How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
Thursday 5 December 2024, 1:30-2:00pm
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.
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2.3 Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Tuesday 10 December 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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Renfrewshire Council - Care at Home Framework
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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2.4 Improving Your Bid Score - Increase Your Tender Win Rate
Wednesday 15 January 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm
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.
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2.5 Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
Thursday 23 January 2025, 1:30-3:00pm
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.
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3.1 Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors
Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10:30am
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.
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